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:20260324T142358 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:'Redefining the Crown' Art Exhibit DESCRIPTION:\"Artist’s statement: For centuries\, hair has been critical to how human beings understand racial categories\, gender designations\, and class status. For Black women in particular\, hair has and continues to be tied to ethnic identity and a history of self-determination\, social justice\, and survival. Thus\, chemotherapy-induced hair loss is a devastating event for Black patients who are also more likely to be diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer subtypes necessitating chemotherapy\, carrying a 40% increased risk of dying from breast cancer.\n\nRedefining the ‘crown’: Approaching chemotherapy-induced alopecia among Black patients with breast cancer” started as a manuscript published in the scientific journal Cancer. But the work could not stop there. “Redefining the Crown” then metamorphosed into a photo essay project aimed at exploring the breast cancer journeys of six Black women and their experiences with hair loss due to chemotherapy. Though the project centers the experience of Black women\, we also acknowledge that breast cancer and chemotherapy-induced alopecia impact individuals of all genders. While the goal is to illuminate the unique stories of Black women who are affected uncommonly by this common disease\, the project is also a call to action regarding the disproportionate breast cancer-related mortality facing Black communities.\n\nIn this portraiture series\, photographer Tafari Stevenson-Howard captures the intimate journeys of Ann Chatman\, Tanisha Kennedy\, Felecia McDaniel\, Shantell Elaine McCoy\, Tamara Lynn Myles\, and Veleria Banks. This exhibition examines how these women have navigated the profound impact of hair loss caused by chemotherapy and how their sense of cultural pride and personal identity have been redefined amidst their battles with breast cancer.\n\nThese survivors have redefined their own crowns. More profound than the new hairstyles they don after hair loss are the invisible crowns that they choose to wear each day: gratitude\, faith\, and resilience. What do their words mean to you? Do they empower you to act?\n\nArtist’s name: Versha Pleasant\nWork Title: Image 2\nDate of creation: September 2024\nArtist’s statement: Photo by Tafari Stevenson-Howard\" UID:146980-21900158@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146980 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Michigan Union - 1st Floor - Opera Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260403T120057 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145010-21896281@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145010 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260327T120110 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145011-21896303@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145011 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260320T120134 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145012-21896332@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145012 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260313T120149 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145013-21896368@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145013 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260227T120209 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145014-21896418@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145014 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260220T120239 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145015-21896475@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145015 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260213T120305 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145016-21896539@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145016 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260218T060240 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T235959 SUMMARY:Other:FULL SEMESTER SCHEDULE DESCRIPTION:This is a schedule of all our events happening this semester. Please follow the instagram or email iazamora@umich.edu to get on the email list for more information.  UID:145222-21896872@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145222 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Mason Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260401T000044 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T234500 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:NCVF 2026 Nationals DESCRIPTION:National Championship Tournament for the 2026 Club Season UID:144158-21894754@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144158 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Kansas City Convention Center CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260403T060058 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T170000 SUMMARY:Other:OSU Spring Open DESCRIPTION:The Club Tennis team will travel to Columbus to compete in the OSU Spring Open! UID:145429-21897330@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145429 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Columbus, Ohio CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260403T000100 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T235959 SUMMARY:Other:UCSC Invitational DESCRIPTION:UCSC Invitational UID:145297-21897021@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145297 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:UCSC Aquatic Center CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260120T163718 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T160000 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:143388-21893044@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:20260327T160331 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Threads of Heritage: Syrian Textiles as Living History DESCRIPTION:View \"Threads of Heritage: Syrian Textiles as Living History\,\" a cultural exhibit exploring the artistry\, symbolism\, and regional diversity of traditional Syrian garments. Featuring handcrafted pieces from cities such as Hama\, Aleppo\, Homs\, and Saraqib\, the exhibit highlights textile practices that reflect identity\, memory\, and cultural continuity. Many of these traditions are increasingly at risk of disappearing\, making preservation efforts especially urgent. \n\nThis exhibit\, on display in the rotunda of the Clark Library\, follows a live presentation held on March 30 and offers you an opportunity to engage with Syrian textile heritage as both an artistic and historical narrative. UID:147155-21900453@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147155 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library, 2nd Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251212T105136 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T200000 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:142417-21890908@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:20260404T002042 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T110000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:BURSLEY HALL 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135622-21900758@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135622 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:3rd Ham/Sam Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260403T084026 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T123000 SUMMARY:Rally / Mass Meeting:Come Celebrate Easter Sunday With Us at Anchor College Church 🙌 DESCRIPTION:Join us this Easter Sunday for praise\, a talk about what Easter is all about followed by lunch and a fun time connecting with other students!\n\n📅 Sunday\, April 5th\n📍 Michigan Union Anderson Room\n⏰ 11:00 AM\n🍽️ Lunch & dessert potluck at our church building after service!\n\nAll students are welcome regardless of your spiritual background or beliefs! 💛💙 UID:147377-21900925@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147377 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Graduate Students,In Person,Religious,Social,Student Org,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Michigan Union - Anderson CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002042 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T120000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:TRANSDISCIPLINARY FELLOWS 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135685-21899783@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135685 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Munger First Floor Lobby CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260331T121522 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260312T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Baseball vs Oregon DESCRIPTION:Baseball vs Oregon UID:146499-21899199@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146499 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Baseball LOCATION:Ray Fisher Baseball Stadium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260324T094536 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T160000 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:139428-21885535@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:20260404T002042 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T140000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:MARKLEY HALL 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135671-21900855@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135671 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Markley Courtyard CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T001519 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260312T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Men's Lacrosse vs Rutgers DESCRIPTION:Men's Lacrosse vs Rutgers UID:146500-21899200@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146500 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics LOCATION:U-M Lacrosse Stadium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260310T094000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T124500 SUMMARY:Presentation:Sea Monsters DESCRIPTION:The film follows a curious and adventurous Dolichorhynchops – familiarly known as a ‘dolly’ – as she travels through the most dangerous oceans in history. Along the way\, she encounters long-necked plesiosaurs\, giant turtles\, enormous fish\, fierce sharks\, and the most dangerous sea monster of all– the mosasaur. UID:136442-21899000@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136442 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Museum,natural history museum,Natural Sciences,Planetarium,Science LOCATION:Museum of Natural History CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260327T181513 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:We Ran Toward Each Other: The 2026 MFA First Year Exhibition DESCRIPTION:\n\nThis annual celebration of the work of Stamps MFA in Art candidates features work by first-year students:\n\nBert Cook\nWilliam Hohe\nJuniper Jones\nNavjeet Kaur\nZhongxing (Jack) Liu\nJulianna Sanromán\nCelia Shaheen\n\nThe 2026 MFA First Year Exhibition takes place March 25 - April 17 at the Stamps Graduate and Faculty Studios\, 1919 Green Rd\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48109.\n\nJoin us at the public exhibition reception on Wednesday\, March 25 from 6-8 p.m. (no RSVP required).\n\nViewings March 26-April 17 are available by appointment only\; please contact William Hohe to arrange a visit. UID:145492-21897418@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145492 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002044 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T143000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:FYRST Workshops 2025 - 2026 DESCRIPTION:First-Year Relationship and Sexuality Talk (FYRST) is a required\, in-person\, and peer-facilitated workshop that came directly from feedback and listening sessions with current University of Michigan students. Our goal is to create an accessible\, supportive space for student-driven conversations where all identities and experiences are welcomed and in which students can build skills and tools around identifying goals and values and then communicate effectively about those. Workshops will be offered at multiple locations and times throughout the fall semester\, so please sign up for the workshop that works for you!! First-Year Relationship Sexuality Talk (FYRST) FAQ:\n“How many workshops do I have to sign up for?”\nYou only need to sign up for 1 workshop. Attending 1 workshop will fulfill the requirement for the training. \n“I see that there is more than one session\, does it matter which one I sign up for?”\nIt generally does not matter which workshop you sign up for. There will be a few that are designated for specific groups such as transfer students or for students looking for accommodations. If you do not fit these groups please try to save these workshops for those that do and you are free to choose among any of the other workshops. \n“Is this workshop required?”\nThis workshop is required for all transfer and first-year students at the University of Michigan.\n“I’ve experienced harm around relationships or sexual experiences in the past and I am worried that attending this workshop may be harmful for me.” \nOur team is aware that students who are coming into the university that have experienced harm in the past. Our workshop is specifically designed to respect and validate the experiences of survivors and has been carefully constructed to avoid any specific descriptions of violence and focus instead on themes of empowerment\, communication\, and boundary setting. However\, if you still have concerns about programming and would like to request alternative programming\, please feel free to reach out at SAPAC-FYRST@umich.edu.\n“What if I struggle to learn in a presentation setting? I’m an active learner.”\nOur workshop is built to meet a variety of learning styles\, including time for self-reflection\, small group sharing\, and resources to take with you to work through on your own time! This workshop is meant to be interactive and inclusive. \n“Can I request accommodations?”\nWe considered accessibility in creating this workshop and selecting the locations in which the workshops are help. However\, we recognize many places at the University are inaccessible and we've set an * next to workshops that are on the first floor and lack stairs. These workshops also will have a presentation (other workshops we do not) and are a good fit for those who might need a large font. Please sign up for those if you feel that accommodations would assist you and reach out to SAPAC-FYRST@umich.edu if you are concerned or have questions. \n“I missed my workshop\, what should I do ?”\nOur team tracks attendance at each workshop by having participants swipe in with their MCard. If you are not able to attend the workshop you signed up for\, our team will continue to send reminder emails until you have completed a workshop. In this case\, please sign up for another workshop as soon as you can as the workshop is required and may fill up especially near the end of the semester. No need to contact SAPAC unless you are not able to reschedule. \n“I have had gender-based violence training before\, can I get this requirement waived?”\nAs this workshop was designed with University of Michigan student feedback in mind\, our workshop is unique to the UM community. Our curriculum focuses on individualized reflection and because of its interactive nature\, each workshop will be unique to the people attending. Although we are excited you already have familiarity with the subject\, this workshop is required for every first year and transfer student. \n“I’m a commuter/non-traditional student\, do I still have to attend?\"\nYes\, this workshop is required for every first-year and transfer student - not only do we want every student to benefit from having this time to connect with peers\, but we also want to make sure your peers benefit from what you bring to our community. If you have any concerns or questions about being able to participate\, please contact SAPAC-FYRST@umich.edu.\n“I still have questions! Who should I contact?\"\nPlease contact us at SAPAC-FYRST@umich.edu. UID:134554-21899729@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134554 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:League- Michigan room (2nd floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260310T094417 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T134500 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:141325-21899011@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 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T000045 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T150000 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:144490-21895417@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144490 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Ann Arbor BJJ CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T000028 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T160000 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:143241-21892542@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143241 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Michigan League, Room 4 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002044 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T160000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Maize & Blue Cupboard Volunteering DESCRIPTION:Come help us during normal operating hours\; as well as\, unload our weekly Food Gatherers deliveries and stock our shelves! If you are outside the U-M community\, please reach out to maize.blue.cupboard@umich.edu to sign up. UID:102102-21900286@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/102102 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Maize and Blue Cupboard inside Betsy Barbour CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002042 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T160000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:MARKLEY HALL 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135671-21900856@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135671 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:South Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260306T181723 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T150000 SUMMARY:Performance:Nicholas Ebbers\, clarinet DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate student Nicholas Ebbers performs a final senior recital. UID:146287-21898838@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146287 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260316T083107 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T150000 SUMMARY:Tours:Sunday Drop-In Tour | Daily Life in Ancient Rome DESCRIPTION:This docent-led event offers a general introduction to—and a fascinating exploration of—the everyday lives of ancient Romans. Tour the Kelsey Museum’s galleries with us to learn how Romans lived\, including what they ate\, what they did to entertain themselves\, and how they responded to the joys and challenges of daily life. This Sunday Drop-In will also delve into the process of “reading” archaeological materials to understand and connect with the past.\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:146629-21899367@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146629 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ancient Rome,Archaeology,Free,history,Museum,Mythology,Religion,roman empire,Tour LOCATION:Kelsey Museum of Archaeology CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260310T094648 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T144500 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:136347-21899033@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 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260331T121633 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T160000 SUMMARY:Performance:Uncle Vanya DESCRIPTION:Chekhov’s tragicomedy about a dysfunctional family and the country property they share has been a perennial favorite since it premiered in 1899 in Moscow. Schmidt’s translation highlights the humor in the conflict between two brothers – the one who left for the city\, and the one who remained. \n\nContent Advisory: This play contains a reference to suicide and gun violence.\nRecommended Ages: 15+\n\nWritten by Anton Chekhov\nTranslation by Paul Schmidt\nDirected by Dan Cantor\n\n*April 5 is Easter Sunday\n\n*Buying Tickets\nFlex Series ticket packages available beginning June 10\; Single tickets available beginning August 4.*\n UID:135532-21876932@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135532 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:North Campus,Storytelling,Theater LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Arthur Miller Theatre CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002044 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:FYRST Workshops 2025 - 2026 DESCRIPTION:First-Year Relationship and Sexuality Talk (FYRST) is a required\, in-person\, and peer-facilitated workshop that came directly from feedback and listening sessions with current University of Michigan students. Our goal is to create an accessible\, supportive space for student-driven conversations where all identities and experiences are welcomed and in which students can build skills and tools around identifying goals and values and then communicate effectively about those. Workshops will be offered at multiple locations and times throughout the fall semester\, so please sign up for the workshop that works for you!! First-Year Relationship Sexuality Talk (FYRST) FAQ:\n“How many workshops do I have to sign up for?”\nYou only need to sign up for 1 workshop. Attending 1 workshop will fulfill the requirement for the training. \n“I see that there is more than one session\, does it matter which one I sign up for?”\nIt generally does not matter which workshop you sign up for. There will be a few that are designated for specific groups such as transfer students or for students looking for accommodations. If you do not fit these groups please try to save these workshops for those that do and you are free to choose among any of the other workshops. \n“Is this workshop required?”\nThis workshop is required for all transfer and first-year students at the University of Michigan.\n“I’ve experienced harm around relationships or sexual experiences in the past and I am worried that attending this workshop may be harmful for me.” \nOur team is aware that students who are coming into the university that have experienced harm in the past. Our workshop is specifically designed to respect and validate the experiences of survivors and has been carefully constructed to avoid any specific descriptions of violence and focus instead on themes of empowerment\, communication\, and boundary setting. However\, if you still have concerns about programming and would like to request alternative programming\, please feel free to reach out at SAPAC-FYRST@umich.edu.\n“What if I struggle to learn in a presentation setting? I’m an active learner.”\nOur workshop is built to meet a variety of learning styles\, including time for self-reflection\, small group sharing\, and resources to take with you to work through on your own time! This workshop is meant to be interactive and inclusive. \n“Can I request accommodations?”\nWe considered accessibility in creating this workshop and selecting the locations in which the workshops are help. However\, we recognize many places at the University are inaccessible and we've set an * next to workshops that are on the first floor and lack stairs. These workshops also will have a presentation (other workshops we do not) and are a good fit for those who might need a large font. Please sign up for those if you feel that accommodations would assist you and reach out to SAPAC-FYRST@umich.edu if you are concerned or have questions. \n“I missed my workshop\, what should I do ?”\nOur team tracks attendance at each workshop by having participants swipe in with their MCard. If you are not able to attend the workshop you signed up for\, our team will continue to send reminder emails until you have completed a workshop. In this case\, please sign up for another workshop as soon as you can as the workshop is required and may fill up especially near the end of the semester. No need to contact SAPAC unless you are not able to reschedule. \n“I have had gender-based violence training before\, can I get this requirement waived?”\nAs this workshop was designed with University of Michigan student feedback in mind\, our workshop is unique to the UM community. Our curriculum focuses on individualized reflection and because of its interactive nature\, each workshop will be unique to the people attending. Although we are excited you already have familiarity with the subject\, this workshop is required for every first year and transfer student. \n“I’m a commuter/non-traditional student\, do I still have to attend?\"\nYes\, this workshop is required for every first-year and transfer student - not only do we want every student to benefit from having this time to connect with peers\, but we also want to make sure your peers benefit from what you bring to our community. If you have any concerns or questions about being able to participate\, please contact SAPAC-FYRST@umich.edu.\n“I still have questions! Who should I contact?\"\nPlease contact us at SAPAC-FYRST@umich.edu. UID:134554-21899730@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134554 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:League- Michigan room (2nd floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002044 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260312T130000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:MUNGER GRADUATE RESIDENCES 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION:Join the Munger Community by attending events hosted by our Resident Advisors (RAs)! Feel free to select and attend as many events as you would like! UID:135673-21899220@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135673 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Lower Level Multipurpose Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260310T094417 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T154500 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:141325-21899022@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 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260330T121626 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T173000 SUMMARY:Performance:Andrea Morokutti\, piano DESCRIPTION:Graduate student in collaborative piano Andrea Morokutti performs a recital. UID:146288-21898839@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146288 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002045 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T200000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:ALICE LLOYD 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135616-21900905@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135616 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Alice Living Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T000013 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T180000 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:142609-21891217@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142609 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Sophia B Jones Room - 1st Floor Michigan Union CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260306T181724 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T183000 SUMMARY:Performance:Ian Shasha\, violin DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate student Ian Shasha performs a final senior recital. UID:146289-21898840@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146289 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Stamps Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260126T204245 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T200000 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:144605-21895554@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:20260306T181725 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T203000 SUMMARY:Performance:Jamiyah Hudson\, voice DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate student Jamiyah Hudson\, soprano\, performs a final senior recital. UID:146290-21898841@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146290 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260327T121705 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T203000 SUMMARY:Performance:Nathan Le\, flute DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate student Nathan Le performs a recital. UID:147063-21900340@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147063 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Watkins Lecture Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260303T152543 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Echoes of the Past: Greektown as Seen by Sam Karres DESCRIPTION:Explore the personal sketchbooks of Sam Karres\, Greek-American painter and artist\, as he illustrates the daily life of residents in Greektown\, Detroit. This exhibit highlights Detroit’s Greek-American community and urban scenery during the late 20th century. Experience art and life through Sam’s eyes with scenes of music\, dance\, restaurants\, and the faces of the community. Let the vivid watercolor paintings and expressive sketches transport you to a Greektown of the past\, and learn more about Sam Karres’ life as an artist.\n\nFeaturing works from the Sam Karres Archive\, 1955-2012\, held by the University of Michigan Library's Special Collection Research Center. Curated by Annelie Zissis and Arthur Pfeifer-Rubey\, Library Engagement Fellows. UID:146151-21898456@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146151 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library (2nd floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260309T181719 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T213000 SUMMARY:Performance:Harold Haugh Award Recital: Danielle Belen\, violin DESCRIPTION:Danielle Belen\, professor in the Department of Strings\, is the recipient of the 2025 Harold Haugh Award for excellence in studio teaching. This award is named in honor of Haugh\, former professor of music and leading oratorio soloist. Belen has an extraordinary record of student success and in the spirit of this award\, her musical program will celebrate the shared joy of artistry\, performance\, and pedagogy. Free and open to the public.\n\nDREAMING IN DOUBLE STOPS\n\nThe title of this lecture recital reflects Professor Belen’s passionate dedication to the intersection of violin technique and elite musicianship through teaching and research. Double stops are a foundational violin technique in which two strings are bowed simultaneously\, creating a rich resonance and blend of sound. While technically demanding\, they can unlock freedom on the instrument and enable the highest levels of intonation and expression.\n\nEtudes and exercises focused on double stops have existed for centuries\, and etude collections from the 1800’s remain central to violin pedagogy today. This raises an intriguing question: could there be a new etude book written in the compositional language of our time?\n\nThe centerpiece of this evening will be the presentation of a multi-phase collaborative etude project between Professor Belen\, her studio of SMTD violinists\, and Grammy Award–winning composer Jessie Montgomery. Through performances and discussion of the creative process behind these works\, the project explores what modern technical studies might look – and sound – like today.\n\nFACULTY BIO\n\nProfessor of Violin at the University of Michigan School of Music\, Theatre & Dance in Ann Arbor\, DANIELLE BELEN is already making a name for herself as a seasoned pedagogue with a strong studio of young artists. Her students have won major prizes in national and international competitions including the Menuhin\, Stulberg and Klein competitions\, as well as being accepted into major conservatories and universities. Alumni from her studio play in symphonies across the country\, including the Colorado\, Cincinnati\, Detroit and San Francisco Symphonies\, the LA Opera and San Francisco Ballet Orchestras\, and internationally in Norway and Finland. \n\nWinner of the 2008 Sphinx Competition\, Ms. Belen has appeared as a soloist with the Pittsburgh\, Atlanta\, Nashville and San Francisco Symphonies\, the Boston Pops\, and the Florida and Cleveland Orchestras. Zachary Lewis from the Cleveland *Plain Dealer* wrote \"Violinist Danielle Belen... captivated every ear with an assured\, impassioned performance of Ravel's 'Tzigane\,' knocking off the daunting showpiece as if it were a trifle.\"\n\nMs. Belen released her debut Naxos recording of works by living composer Lawrence Dillon in 2009 to much acclaim. Soon after\, she commissioned \"Multiplicity\"\, a piece by Dillon for six virtuoso violins which she premiered along with her students.\n\nA graduate of the USC Thornton School of Music and the Colburn Conservatory in Los Angeles\, Ms. Belen joined the faculty of the Colburn School in 2008. In addition to maintaining her own violin studio\, she was the teaching assistant to renowned pedagogue Robert Lipsett. During that time\, Ms. Belen also served as the Director of the Ed and Mari Chamber Music Institute at the Colburn School of Performing Arts. \n\nIn 2010\, Ms. Belen founded Center Stage Strings\, a summer camp and performance festival for gifted young musicians in central California. After gaining national attention\, CSS moved to the campus of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor as part of MPulse\, a summer program at the School of Music\, Theatre & Dance. As the Artistic Director and head of the violin faculty\, she has attracted students and seasoned artists from around the world. Lynn Harrell\, James Ehnes\, Arnold Steinhardt\, Sarah Chang\, William Hagen\, Rohan de Silva and Stefan Jackiw have joined to perform in support of the program.\n\nAs the winner of the 2014 Sphinx Medal of Excellence\, Ms. Belen performed for Justice Sonia Sotomayor and her guests at the Supreme Court in Washington DC\, where she was awarded a $50\,000 career grant. In turn\, she used that money towards a matching campaign for Center Stage Strings\, doubling the amount into $100\,000 for student scholarships.\n\nHer passion for pedagogy can be seen in her vibrant and unique teaching style\, made accessible through a host of videos available to the public through her YouTube Channel and Social Media. Ms. Belen plays on a violin made in Mantua\, Italy by Stefano Scarampella. UID:143250-21892551@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143250 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Faculty,Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Stamps Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260324T142358 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:'Redefining the Crown' Art Exhibit DESCRIPTION:\"Artist’s statement: For centuries\, hair has been critical to how human beings understand racial categories\, gender designations\, and class status. For Black women in particular\, hair has and continues to be tied to ethnic identity and a history of self-determination\, social justice\, and survival. Thus\, chemotherapy-induced hair loss is a devastating event for Black patients who are also more likely to be diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer subtypes necessitating chemotherapy\, carrying a 40% increased risk of dying from breast cancer.\n\nRedefining the ‘crown’: Approaching chemotherapy-induced alopecia among Black patients with breast cancer” started as a manuscript published in the scientific journal Cancer. But the work could not stop there. “Redefining the Crown” then metamorphosed into a photo essay project aimed at exploring the breast cancer journeys of six Black women and their experiences with hair loss due to chemotherapy. Though the project centers the experience of Black women\, we also acknowledge that breast cancer and chemotherapy-induced alopecia impact individuals of all genders. While the goal is to illuminate the unique stories of Black women who are affected uncommonly by this common disease\, the project is also a call to action regarding the disproportionate breast cancer-related mortality facing Black communities.\n\nIn this portraiture series\, photographer Tafari Stevenson-Howard captures the intimate journeys of Ann Chatman\, Tanisha Kennedy\, Felecia McDaniel\, Shantell Elaine McCoy\, Tamara Lynn Myles\, and Veleria Banks. This exhibition examines how these women have navigated the profound impact of hair loss caused by chemotherapy and how their sense of cultural pride and personal identity have been redefined amidst their battles with breast cancer.\n\nThese survivors have redefined their own crowns. More profound than the new hairstyles they don after hair loss are the invisible crowns that they choose to wear each day: gratitude\, faith\, and resilience. What do their words mean to you? Do they empower you to act?\n\nArtist’s name: Versha Pleasant\nWork Title: Image 2\nDate of creation: September 2024\nArtist’s statement: Photo by Tafari Stevenson-Howard\" UID:146980-21900159@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146980 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Michigan Union - 1st Floor - Opera Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260403T120057 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145010-21896282@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145010 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260327T120110 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145011-21896304@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145011 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260320T120134 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145012-21896333@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145012 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260313T120149 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145013-21896369@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145013 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260227T120209 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145014-21896419@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145014 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260220T120239 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145015-21896476@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145015 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260213T120305 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145016-21896540@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145016 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260218T060240 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T235959 SUMMARY:Other:FULL SEMESTER SCHEDULE DESCRIPTION:This is a schedule of all our events happening this semester. Please follow the instagram or email iazamora@umich.edu to get on the email list for more information.  UID:145222-21896873@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145222 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Mason Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260403T000100 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T100000 SUMMARY:Other:UCSC Invitational DESCRIPTION:UCSC Invitational UID:145297-21897022@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145297 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:UCSC Aquatic Center CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260120T163718 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T160000 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:143388-21893045@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:20260327T160331 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Threads of Heritage: Syrian Textiles as Living History DESCRIPTION:View \"Threads of Heritage: Syrian Textiles as Living History\,\" a cultural exhibit exploring the artistry\, symbolism\, and regional diversity of traditional Syrian garments. Featuring handcrafted pieces from cities such as Hama\, Aleppo\, Homs\, and Saraqib\, the exhibit highlights textile practices that reflect identity\, memory\, and cultural continuity. Many of these traditions are increasingly at risk of disappearing\, making preservation efforts especially urgent. \n\nThis exhibit\, on display in the rotunda of the Clark Library\, follows a live presentation held on March 30 and offers you an opportunity to engage with Syrian textile heritage as both an artistic and historical narrative. UID:147155-21900454@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147155 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library, 2nd Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260223T141911 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T164500 SUMMARY:Exhibition:America at 250: Reflections on the Bicentennial DESCRIPTION:The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library is proud to announce the opening of a new exhibit\, America at 250: Reflections on the Bicentennial.\n\nThe exhibit explores how President Ford joined Americans across the country in commemorating the Bicentennial. Highlighting some of the nationwide celebrations in 1976 and public gifts given to President Ford\, the exhibit asks visitors to reflect on our own Semiquincentennial commemorations.\n\nThe exhibit\, located in the Library's lobby\, will be free to visitors and will be available until December 3\, 2026. UID:145837-21897911@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145837 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:American Bicentennial,American History,Bicentennial,History,President Gerald Ford LOCATION:Gerald Ford Library - Lobby CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260331T153740 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T164500 SUMMARY:Exhibition:The Midwest's Genesis: A Rare Look at the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 DESCRIPTION:A special display at the Gerald Ford Presidential Library will feature the Northwest Ordinance of 1787\, on loan from the NARA\, and on display in Michigan for the first time. Drafted by the Confederation Congress at the same time as the Constitution\, the Ordinance outlined a framework for government in the northwest territory\, defined the rights guaranteed in that territory\, and created a process for admitting new states to the United States. The display offers a rare opportunity to view a document that helped shape the ideals and values of the young nation. UID:147304-21900668@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147304 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:American History,michigan history,Northwest Ordinance LOCATION:Gerald Ford Library - Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260224T144541 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T100000 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:145904-21898052@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145904 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Fitness,Health & Wellness LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260210T131912 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Flyways DESCRIPTION:Iranian-American artist Sheida Soleimani explores themes of migration\, political exile\, queerness\, and environmental crisis through the wildly imaginative and intricate scenarios she first stages in her studio. The tableaus—which often include live animals\, props\, even her parents—are then photographed\, documenting the artist’s process. Each photograph becomes a part of Soleimani’s rich visual storytelling. \n\n*Flyways *presents a series of new photographs that include images evocative of her family’s history and migration story in juxtaposition with images of injured birds that are representative of Soleimani’s work as a wildlife rehabilitator. (In 2018\, Soleimani founded Congress of Birds\, a wild bird rehabilitation center in Rhode Island.) The change in her practice to include bird rescue results in a revolutionary body of work steeped in passion and articulated in a completely original visual language. Learn more at https://lsa.umich.edu/humanities/gallery/current-exhibitions/sheida-soleimani.html. UID:142798-21891623@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142798 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Birding,Exhibition,Humanities,Multicultural,Visual Arts LOCATION:202 S. Thayer - Institute for the Humanities Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260306T130452 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T163000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:From Freddy to Quentin: The On-Set Still Photography of Joyce Rudolph DESCRIPTION:Joyce Rudolph has photographed some iconic actors and characters in her role as still photographer for the movies. This sampling of images from her papers\, which are housed as part of the Special Collections Research Center's Mavericks & Makers collection\, include the first images of Freddy Krueger in \"A Nightmare on Elm Street\,\" Arnold Schwenegger in \"The Terminator\,\" legends Jack Nicholson\, Diane Keaton\, Sean Penn\, and Robert DeNiro\, as well as directors such as Quentin Tarantino\, Martin Scorsese\, and her husband\, Alan Rudolph. UID:146264-21898774@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146264 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Special Collections Research Center, 6th floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251215T165341 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T170000 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:142773-21891501@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:20260406T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T200000 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:142417-21890909@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:20251215T163232 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T170000 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:142768-21891414@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:20260107T120142 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T120000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Human Genetics Research Seminar Series DESCRIPTION:Monday\, April 06\, 2026\n11:00am - 12:00pm\n1020 Kahn Auditorium\, BSRB\n\nStephan Züchner\, MD\, PhD\nProfessor of Human Genetics and Neurology\nThe Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation Department of Human Genetics\nUniversity of Miami Miller School of Medicine\n“Seminar Title TBD”\n\nHosted By: Anthony Antonellis\, PhD\, Department of Human Genetics\n___\nDr. Zuchner is a trained neurologist and molecular geneticist with research interests in identifying genetic variation associated with disease. His lab has identified several genes for Mendelian neurodegenerative disorders and also evaluated risk factors for complex genetic conditions\, including Alzheimer disease\, Parkinson disease\, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. His lab is amongst the pioneering groups that have promoted genome sequencing methods for disease gene identification in humans\, mice\, and drosophilia. He is currently pursuing large-scale exome and genome analysis in multiple neurodegenerative disorders and develops innovative new software tools that allow real time shared analysis of large amounts of genomic data. Dr. Zuchner's scientific interests lie in mapping disease genes and genomic variation that is related to disease. UID:143370-21892959@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143370 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Basic Science,basic sciences,biolgical chemistry,biological chemistry,biological science,Biology,Biosciences,Bsbsigns,cancer,Chemistry,Discussion,epilepsy,Faculty,Free,genetics,genome,genomics,human genetics,Human Genetics\, Genetics\, Epidemiology,Human Genetics\, Genetics\, Neurogenetic Diseases,Information and Technology,lecture,Life Science,lifton,Medicine,Natural Sciences,neel,neurological disease,Postdoctoral Research Fellows,Public Health,Public Policy,Reception,research,Science,seminar,sodium channel,symposium LOCATION:Taubman Biomedical Science Research Building - 1020 Kahn Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T003142 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T120000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Resume Lab DESCRIPTION:*RSVP required to attend. Click \"Join Event\" here: https://umich.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1931885Just 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:146828-21899667@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146828 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260330T151142 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T130000 SUMMARY:Presentation:Some Analytic and Topological Aspects of the Theory of Hodge Modules DESCRIPTION:This thesis concerns several applications of the analytic and topological theory of Saito's Hodge modules. The first part of the thesis gives an analytic proof of Saito's vanishing theorem by going back to the original idea of Kodaira. The second part concerns several natural Hodge modules on toric varieties\, focusing on understanding the Hodge theoretic properties of the singularities of toric varieties. The last part of the thesis concerns various hypersurfaces that seem to be important for understanding the (compactified) period map defined on the GIT moduli space of Calabi--Yau type hypersurfaces. UID:146928-21899799@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146928 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Dissertation,Graduate,Graduate Students,Mathematics LOCATION:School of Education - 2228 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002045 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T133000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Framing the Future of Trotter/MESA\, Monday\, April 6\, 12:00 - 1:30 PM (UM STUDENTS ONLY) DESCRIPTION:We invite you to participate in idea generation sessions that will be designed to spark innovative thinking\, generate collective insights\, and inform the priorities of Trotter/MESA. PLEASE NOTE: these sessions are only for U-M students. \n UID:145959-21898181@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145959 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Trotter Multicultural Center CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260325T152728 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T140000 SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:Grad Student Appreciation Event DESCRIPTION:The Grad Student Appreciation Event is open to all IOE PhD and master's students. Join us for lunch\, board games and swag (while supplies last)! UID:147057-21900330@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147057 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Graduate,Graduate Students,Industrial And Operations Engineering,Mechanical Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - G690 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260327T100432 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T140000 SUMMARY:Presentation:Jake O’Hara - Dissertation Defense DESCRIPTION:Please join Jake O’Hara for their dissertation defense titled \"The Interplay Between Chemical Reactivity and Dopants in Tungsten Oxide Catalysts\".\n\n*Date:* Monday\, April 6th\n*Time:* 12:00 PM\n*Where:* CHEM 1640 UID:147127-21900409@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147127 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Chemistry LOCATION:Chemistry Dow Lab - 1640 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260224T101438 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T160000 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:143999-21894472@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:20260126T121808 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T123000 SUMMARY:Performance:Tiffany Ng & Kathy Beck\, carillon DESCRIPTION:Tiffany Ng & Kathy Beck perform 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:144553-21895484@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144553 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Faculty,Free,Music LOCATION:Burton Memorial Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260327T181513 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:We Ran Toward Each Other: The 2026 MFA First Year Exhibition DESCRIPTION:\n\nThis annual celebration of the work of Stamps MFA in Art candidates features work by first-year students:\n\nBert Cook\nWilliam Hohe\nJuniper Jones\nNavjeet Kaur\nZhongxing (Jack) Liu\nJulianna Sanromán\nCelia Shaheen\n\nThe 2026 MFA First Year Exhibition takes place March 25 - April 17 at the Stamps Graduate and Faculty Studios\, 1919 Green Rd\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48109.\n\nJoin us at the public exhibition reception on Wednesday\, March 25 from 6-8 p.m. (no RSVP required).\n\nViewings March 26-April 17 are available by appointment only\; please contact William Hohe to arrange a visit. UID:145492-21897419@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145492 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002044 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T124500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T143000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Maize & Blue Cupboard Volunteering DESCRIPTION:Come help us during normal operating hours\; as well as\, unload our weekly Food Gatherers deliveries and stock our shelves! If you are outside the U-M community\, please reach out to maize.blue.cupboard@umich.edu to sign up. UID:102102-21900287@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/102102 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Maize and Blue Cupboard inside Betsy Barbour CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260303T161744 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T141000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Data Science at NIH: New Initiatives & Strategic Priorities Seminar DESCRIPTION:OVPR\, MIDAS\, and AIIM are hosting Dr. Susan Gregurick\, Associate Director for Data Science & Director of the Office of Data Science Strategy at the NIH at U-M\, on April 6\, 1:00 - 2:10 pm in Palmer Commons\, Forum Hall. Dr. Gregurick will be giving a talk on the evolving landscape of data science at NIH\, highlighting new initiatives and strategic priorities that are shaping the future of research. All faculty and researchers are encouraged to attend. Please note: This event is for in-person attendance only.\n\nPlease register in advance using the registration form (https://myumi.ch/e3PGA). For more information about this event\, please contact Sally Thelen\, AIIM Project Manager\, at slthelen@umich.edu. UID:146154-21898597@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146154 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Research LOCATION:Palmer Commons - Forum Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260126T121808 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T132000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T135000 SUMMARY:Performance:Tiffany Ng\, carillon DESCRIPTION:University Carillonist Tiffany Ng performs on the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Carillon\, an instrument of 60 bells with the lowest bell (bourdon) weighing 6 tons.\n\nThirty-minute recitals are performed on the Lurie Carillon every weekday that classes are in session. During these recitals\, visitors may take the elevator to level 2 to view the largest bells\, or to level 3 to see the carillonist performing. (Visitors subject to acrophobia are recommended to visit level 2 only.) An optional spiral stairway between levels 2 and 3 allows for up-close views of some of the largest bells. UID:144554-21895485@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144554 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Faculty,Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Lurie Ann & Robert H. Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260206T145046 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T150000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Citations Beyond “Playing the Game:” Building a Robust Citation Policy DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, participants will bring a personal research project to assess or map out a citation policy that reflects their commitments and values.\n\nSara Ahmed tells us that “citations can be feminist bricks: they are the materials through which\, from which\, we create our dwellings.” Our citation policies “affec[t] the kind of house” in which we spend our intellectual lives (Living a Feminist Life 15). In this workshop\, participants begin by reflecting on their various commitments and values before engaging in a discussion of the shared reading. The session concludes with individual and collaborative workshop time targeting feasibility in their designs. Participants assess citations in a recent project to determine the extent to which they have used citations to build the kind of “dwelling” they want to occupy and explore options for further renovating. Alternatively\, participants may bring a project they have not yet researched fully in order to map a citation policy for that project.\n\nQualifiers: This is a workshop especially designed for those in the humanities\, social and applied sciences. Before the workshop\, we ask that you read an eight-page excerpt (sent to those who register) from Ahmed’s Living a Feminist Life.\n\nPresented by April Conway and Laura Clapper\, Sweetland Center for Writing Faculty\n\nRegistration required. See Links. UID:145136-21896712@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145136 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Graduate,Graduate School,Graduate Students,Writing LOCATION:Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) - Earl Lewis Room, 3rd floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002045 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T150000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Rackham/Sweetland Workshops on Writing - Winter 2026 DESCRIPTION:Rackham/Sweetland Workshops\, co-sponsored by the Rackham Graduate \nSchool\, cover a host of topics designed to help graduate students in \nvarious aspects of writing. UID:145107-21896704@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145107 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Earl Lewis Room - 3rd Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002046 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:W26 ALA 275 Section 001 (M/W) DESCRIPTION: UID:146846-21899695@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146846 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260224T084355 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:HEP-Astro Seminar | Shining a light on the Dark Sector: Probing Dark QCD Signatures with the ATLAS Experiment DESCRIPTION:The particle nature of dark matter remains one of the most significant open questions in high energy physics. The lack of a definitive signal in traditional searches for WIMP-like dark matter has motivated an increased focus on so-called dark sector scenarios\, in which the Standard Model (SM) is extended with new particles that are neutral under the SM gauge group but charged under new \"dark forces\"\, interacting with the SM only through an additional mediator particle. A particularly compelling class of these models is dark QCD\, where the dark sector contains its own confining gauge group\, analogous to SM QCD\, giving rise to a spectrum of composite dark states. These models can produce striking collider signatures\, including displaced vertices\, jets containing invisible constituents\, and emerging jets\, whose charged particle content gradually emerges as the dark states decay back to the SM. These signatures pose significant challenges for standard reconstruction techniques\, requiring the development of novel identification strategies. In this talk\, I will present recent ATLAS efforts to probe dark QCD signatures\, including searches for exotic decays of the Higgs boson to long-lived particles\, the first ATLAS search for emerging jets\, and the reconstruction techniques that enable the identification of these topologies. Together\, these results illustrate how ATLAS is expanding its reach into dark sector parameter space and opening new avenues in the search for dark matter. UID:145859-21897962@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145859 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Physics,Science LOCATION:West Hall - 340 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260204T164301 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T163000 SUMMARY:Well-being:Services for Students with Disabilities Office Hours DESCRIPTION:Introducing Services for Students with Disabilities Office Hours! Stop by the Spectrum Center to learn about Services for Students with Disabilities\, how to connect with us\, and how we can support you. Also\, we‘ll have some cool swag for you\, including stickers! UID:145083-21896645@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145083 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:academics,access,accessibility,Accommodations,disabilities,disability,educational,Inclusion,lgbt,services for students with disabilities,sexuality,student life LOCATION:Michigan Union - Spectrum Center, Room 3020 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002046 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Social Gathering Guide Student Focus Groups DESCRIPTION:UM students are encourage to sign up to attend a 1-hour focus group. The focus group will ask you to share your thoughts and perspectives on how Wolverine Wellness and the Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Center (SAPAC) can improve the guide to social gatherings-- a free resource for students who are planning or attending events. You only need to register for one session. Participants will be rewarded a $25 gift card of their choice for their time.  UID:147307-21900701@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147307 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Remote: Zoom CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260126T112423 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:RCGD Seminar Series on Social Connection: Claudia Haase DESCRIPTION:Claudia Haase\n\nNorthwestern University\nSee Me\, Feel Me\, Heal Me? Emotions in Couples Across the Life Span\nApril 6\, 2026\n\nRobin Edelstein organizes the Winter 2026 RCGD Seminar Series: The Ties that Bond: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Social Connection.\n\nABOUT THE SERIES\n\nThis seminar series brings together senior and early-career scholars to explore fundamental questions about how we connect\, protect\, and care. Talks will highlight lifespan and comparative approaches to understanding social connection\, physiological implications of social and race-related stressors\, and diverse conceptualizations of what it means to belong—from romantic and parent–child relationships to group and societal dynamics to technology-mediated interactions.\n\nJoin us on Mondays to learn about the biological\, social\, and developmental pathways that shape human connection.\n\nThese events are held Mondays from 3:30 to 5.\nIn person: ISR Thompson 1430\, unless otherwise specified. UID:142486-21891008@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142486 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Aging,Psychology,Well-being LOCATION:Institute For Social Research - 1430 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002046 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T154500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T180000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Graduate Society of Women Engineers DESCRIPTION:The Graduate Society of Women Engineers hosts events to help female graduate engineers thrive socially\, academically\, and professionally. For more information\, visit our website and enter your email address to start receiving GradSWE's weekly event announcements. UID:114156-21896099@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/114156 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Creekside Court CAN Community Center, 3425 Platt Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260327T131010 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T173000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:2026 U-M HFES Human-Computer Interaction Banquet DESCRIPTION:Hear from IOE Assistant Professor Manhua Wang over catering from Afternoon Delight\, all while connecting with members of the U-M community engaging in HCI research. More details about the speaker below.\n\nFor over 10 years\, this banquet has highlighted the work of a faculty member in the HCI field\, introduced the audience to new applications of HCI\, and supported connections between students and faculty conducting HCI research across related departments. We hope to see you there!\n\nAbout the speaker:\n\nManhua Wang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial and Operations Engineering at the University of Michigan. Prior to this appointment\, she was a Postdoctoral Associate with the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute. She received her BS in Psychology from Zhejiang University (2018)\, M.S. in Information Science from UNC-Chapel Hill (2020)\, and PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech (2024). Dr. Wang’s research focuses on human-AI/Robot interaction and collaboration\, with a specific focus on transportation safety and the future workplace.\n\nShe will first briefly review her academic journey and then focus on considerations for future automotive user interface design to ensure transportation safety and user experience. Discussions will follow to brainstorm some future topics with rapidly developing technologies. UID:147145-21900426@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147145 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Graduate,Graduate Students,Industrial And Operations Engineering,Michigan Engineering,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Lurie Robert H. Engin. Ctr - Johnson Rooms (3rd floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260331T101935 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T172000 SUMMARY:Presentation:3rd Year Student Seminar - Materials/Organic Seminar DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, April 6th from 4:00 to 5:20 p.m. in CHEM 1640 please join us in watching the following third years present.\n\n*Time:* 4:00-4:20 PM\n*Student Presenter:* Abby Ayala\n*Research Advisor:* Professor Andy Ault\n*Title of Talk:* Determination of Atmospheric Aerosol Composition and Diversity in New York City Using Optical Photothermal Infrared Spectroscopy\n\n*Time:* 4:20-4:40 PM\n*Student Presenter:* Shae Hagler\n*Research Advisor:* Professor Bart Bartlett\n*Title of Talk:* Understanding the Effects of Stack Pressure on Cycling-Induced Structural Changes in LiMn2O4 for Solid-State\, Li-ion Batteries\n\n*Time:* 4:40-5:00 PM\n*Student Presenter:* Nihal Khatiwoda\n*Research Advisor:* Professor Ageeth Bol\n*Title of Talk:* Improving the Crystallinity and Conformality of ALD grown MoS2\n\n*Time:* 5:00-5:20 PM\n*Student Presenter:* Will Kidder\n*Research Advisor:* Professor Adam Matzger\n*Title of Talk:* Approximating Heats of Formation of Porous Metal-organic Frameworks UID:147269-21900616@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147269 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Chemistry LOCATION:Chemistry Dow Lab - 1640 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260325T111059 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:GLNT: Modularity of genus 2 curves DESCRIPTION:Abstract: I will give an overview of my proof with George Boxer\, Frank Calegari\, and Vincent Pilloni of the modularity of a positive proportion of curves over Q of genus 2. UID:143324-21892903@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143324 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 4096 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260330T172619 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T171500 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:LSA Transfer Information Session DESCRIPTION:Join the LSA Transfer Recruitment Team for our virtual sessions where we will discuss LSA requirements\, transfer credit\, pre-transfer academic advising\, LSA opportunities and other transfer tidbits.\n\nRegistration is required. Register using link to the right UID:141040-21891684@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141040 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Transfer Students LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002042 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T180000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:MARKLEY HALL 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135671-21900857@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135671 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:South Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002046 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T173000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Political Ecology Workshop DESCRIPTION:The Political Ecology Workshop (PEW) is an interdisciplinary space for scholars at all career stages with interests in political ecology and related critical approaches to the study of environment-society interactions. PEW brings together a range of divisions across campus\, including Anthropology\, History\, Environment and Sustainability\, Political Science\, Sociology\, and all Area Studies departments and programs. We have founded a collaborative\, multidisciplinary community with a shared investment questioning how environments and societies are co-produced and the ways in which power and inequality impact the dynamics and understandings of this co-production. We have run PEW as an RIW for two years and all the workshops have been possible from our committed participants from diverse fields. This year\, we intend to develop our membership further by inviting scholars from broader fields and promoting PEW on listservs across campus.\nPEW supports graduate student development\, including for earlier-stage students seeking interdisciplinary conversations as they develop environment-society research projects and later-stage students seeking to incorporate political ecology into their work. PEW emphasizes dedicated time for graduate students to receive feedback on their work and facilitates faculty-student mentorship. It allows students to access a range of critical environmental studies perspectives they might not have encountered through coursework or departmental activities\, and to grow from the feedback and insight of faculty and peers who share this commitment to interdisciplinary scholarship and professional development.\n UID:139384-21893436@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139384 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:TBD CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260402T224301 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T170000 SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:Some recent progress on the intermediate long wave equation DESCRIPTION:The intermediate long wave equation (ILW) is a model for internal waves in a stratified fluid. The ILW is not just a completely integrable PDE - it also provides a bridge between two other integrable PDEs: the Korteweg-de Vries and Benjamin-Ono equations. In this talk\, I will present some recent results on the ILW. In particular\, I will discuss a priori estimates in Sobolev spaces and the regularity gain of the solution map in the shallow water limit. This is joint work with Rowan Killip and Monica Vișan and with Andreia Chapouto\, Guopeng Li\, and Tadahiro Oh. UID:142525-21891083@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142525 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics,Seminar,Virtual LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002047 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T180000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Empowerment Self-Defense 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION:U-M students\, faculty and staff are invited to take control of their personal safety by learning physical and verbal strategies to counter violence through our empowerment self-defense workshops.The workshops\, led by Sexual Harassment and Rape Prevention (SHARP)-certified instructors\, aim to teach participants situational awareness and prevention skills to leave them better equipped to deal with everything from harassment to potentially violent people to sexual assault. Participants will take part in verbal exercises\, physical drills and discussion. UID:139066-21895777@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139066 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Intramural Sports Building - Conference Room A CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251215T170011 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T180000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Exiting a Community-Engaged Project DESCRIPTION:An important goal of community-engaged learning experiences is for students to have a positive\, humanizing\, and sustainable impact on the communities they work with. Students reaching the end of a community-engaged course or service project should prepare to exit a community with these goals in mind. In this interactive session\, students will explore what it means to exit a project sustainably\; discuss the outputs\, outcomes\, and impacts of their project\; identify important questions to ask their community partners in preparation for exiting a project\; and discuss and work on their exit plan.\n\nSee all workshops: https://sessions.studentlife.umich.edu/track/event/19663 UID:142772-21891437@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142772 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Community Service,Free,Leadership,Professional Development,Social Impact,Student Affairs,Student Org,Undergraduate LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002042 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T180000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:MARKLEY HALL 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135671-21900858@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135671 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Angela Davis Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260313T164716 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T183000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Chop it Up with Edreys & Alexa DESCRIPTION:In a vibrant celebration of National Poetry Month\, the dynamic duo behind the art collective Eat Off Art\, Edreys and Alexa Wajed\, spend three action-packed days (April 6-8) immersed in poetry\, art\, creative expression and social responsibility at the Institute for the Humanities. \n\nToday: A sit down conversation about their art practice\, dedication to community and social justice\, and presentation of “The Sidewalk” poem by Edreys. A special opportunity for humanities students interested in creative entrepreneurship\, how to be successful without compromising their intentions of societal impact.The broader U-M and Ann Arbor communities are welcome. Q & A to follow\, moderated by Shaunda Bunton\, Assistant Director of Public Programming and Engagement.\n\nAbout Eat Off Art:\nEat Off Art is a creative design agency focused on building community based in Buffalo\, NY. Alexa and Edreys Wajed\, the founders of Eat Off Art\, are dynamic artists and creative change agents. Eat Off Art is a multi-dimensional agency\, platform\, and affirmation all in one\, providing transformative experiences through creativity\, food\, and art\, countering the adage of the “starving artist\,” in subscription to a new narrative of “thriving artists.” Eat Off Art is a family-owned and family-run small business based in Buffalo\, NY. A husband and wife tandem\, both from a lineage of brilliant-minded thinkers\, tinkerers\, artists\, and craftsmen\, driven to continue a legacy of creativity. Their main intent is to inspire others through their crafts\, passions\, and endeavors to believe that there is a way to be successful\, sustainable\, and profitable as artists\, especially married artists\, with creative children in tow.\n\n*“Together they are an unstoppable duo who make up Eat Off Art bringing together creative engagement with food politics and the struggle for race and social justice through visual art\, sound\, and fashion with a critical and creative genius that is truly unique.” – Dr. Camilo Trumper Associate Professor of History\, Director of Undergraduate Studies – University at Buffalo (SUNY)* UID:142785-21891532@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142785 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art And Design,Entrepreneurship,Poetry,Writing LOCATION:202 S. Thayer - Institute for the Humanities Osterman Common Room, #1022 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260226T125631 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T183000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:CSAS Lecture Series | Misinformation on WhatsApp: Insights From a Large Data Donation Program in India DESCRIPTION:Please note: This lecture will be held in person 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/5k8V1\n\nThis research presents the first comprehensive analysis of problematic content circulation on WhatsApp\, focusing on private group messages during the national election in India. Through a large-scale data donation program\, we obtained a representative sample of users from Uttar Pradesh\, India's most populous state with over 200 million inhabitants. This extensive dataset allowed us to examine the prevalence of misinformation\, political propaganda\, AI-generated content\, and hate speech across thousands of users. Our findings reveal a significant presence of political content\, with two concerning trends emerging: widespread circulation of previously debunked misinformation and targeted hate speech. While AI-generated content was minimal\, the persistence of debunked misinformation suggests serious limitations in the reach and effectiveness of fact-checking efforts within these private groups.\n\n This study makes several key contributions. First\, we develop and deploy a bottom up\, opt-in data donation model at scale\, potentially providing methods that generalize to other social media platforms. Second\, we develop innovative and practical strategies to sample and collect representative samples from social media by combining field work and digital tools. Third\, we provide unprecedented quantitative insights into everyday WhatsApp usage patterns and content sharing behaviour's. The implications of our research extend beyond WhatsApp\, offering valuable insights for developing effective content moderation policies across encrypted communication channels. Our data collection approach can be adapted for studying other platforms\, particularly crucial in an environment where API access is increasingly restricted.\n \nKiran Garimella is an assistant professor in the School of Communication and Information at Rutgers. Prior to joining Rutgers\, Garimella was the Michael Hammer postdoc at the Institute for Data\, Systems and Society at MIT and a postdoc at EPFL\, Switzerland. His research focuses on using digital data for social good\, including areas like polarization\, misinformation and human migration. His work on studying and mitigating polarization on social media won the best paper awards at top computer science conferences. Kiran received his Ph.D. in computer science at Aalto University\, Finland\, and Masters & Bachelors from IIIT Hyderabad\, India. Prior to his Ph.D.\, he worked as a Research Engineer at Yahoo Research\, Barcelona\, and QCRI\, Doha.\n\n*Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at csas@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.* UID:145977-21898204@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145977 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Asian Languages And Cultures,Center For South Asian Studies,India,political science,Politics LOCATION:Weiser Hall - Room 555 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260324T153544 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T183000 SUMMARY:Film Screening:CSEAS x GETSEA | Film Screenings \"Sotong\" and \"Against this Messy World\" with Directors Q&A DESCRIPTION:This Spring\, GETSEA will host two short films highlighting the challenges to art and expression in Malaysia’s complex political\, legal\, and societal landscape.\n \n Sotong follows four fierce local drag queens who were part of the 2022 Halloween party raided by the authorities. One of them\, Juan\, was arrested for ‘a man dressing up as a woman’. Two years later\, they revisit on the fallout of that night as they continue to perform underground and nurture the Malaysian drag scene in all its beauty\, joy\, and pain.\n \n Against This Messy World is a deeply introspective and visually captivating short documentary that delves into the heart and soul of artistic expression in Malaysia. A personal exploration\, narrated by Malaysian artists\, this documentary takes viewers on an evocative journey to understand the essence and purpose of being an artist in a world marked by chaos and uncertainty and piece together conversations and unfiltered moments in their lives.\n\n*Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at valdezjo@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.* UID:146996-21900215@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146996 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Asian Languages And Cultures,center for southeast asian studies,Film,LGBT,lgbtq,malaysia LOCATION:Weiser Hall - Room 455 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002047 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T180000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:ELI Course Info Session + Pizza Party! DESCRIPTION:Want to build your confidence and fluency using English in class discussions\, written assignments\, and in conversations on campus?\nCome meet ELI’s faculty to learn about our Academic English Mini-Courses and enjoy some free pizza!\nThis is a casual\, drop-in style event. There is no formal presentation. Come anytime during the session! UID:145900-21898022@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145900 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:955 Weiser Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260318T161832 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T180000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:ELI Course Info Session + Pizza Party! DESCRIPTION:Want to build your confidence and fluency using English in class discussions\, written assignments\, and in conversations on campus?\n\nCome meet ELI’s faculty to learn about our Academic English Mini-Courses and enjoy some free pizza!\n\nTwo Options! Pick One:\n\nCentral Campus:\nMonday\, Apr. 6\, 2026\n5:00-6:00 p.m.\n955 Weiser Hall\n\nOR:\n\nNorth Campus:\nThursday\, Apr. 9\, 2026\n5:30–6:30 p.m. \n1180 Duderstadt\n\nThis is a casual\, drop-in style event. There is no formal presentation. \nCome anytime during the session! UID:145903-21898078@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145903 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:English,English Language Institute,Graduate And Professional Students,Info Session,International Students,Undergraduate LOCATION:Weiser Hall - 955 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002044 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T190000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Maize & Blue Cupboard Volunteering DESCRIPTION:Come help us during normal operating hours\; as well as\, unload our weekly Food Gatherers deliveries and stock our shelves! If you are outside the U-M community\, please reach out to maize.blue.cupboard@umich.edu to sign up. UID:102102-21900288@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/102102 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Maize and Blue Cupboard inside Betsy Barbour CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002042 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T190000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:MARKLEY HALL 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135671-21900849@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135671 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:South Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002042 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T190000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:MARKLEY HALL 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135671-21900859@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135671 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Markley Concourse CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260310T152555 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T200000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:PEARS 2026 DESCRIPTION:PEARS 2026 (Peer-led\, End-of-year A/PIA Research Symposium) is a joint undergraduate and graduate student research symposium that will take place at the end of winter semester at the University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA). Students can elect to do a poster presentation or do a ~10 minute talk with slides. The topic should be related to Asian American Studies\, Pacific Islander Studies\, Critical Ethnic Studies\, etc. \n\nThis is a great opportunity for undergraduate students to present their ideas\, interact with graduate students\, build up their CV\, and potentially win prizes! The first hour will be poster presentations in the forum\, and the next two hours will consist of talks in the auditorium. Food and swag provided! Email questions to Joey Song (songjo@umich.edu) If you are interested\, sign up with the QR code or URL. Come even if you are not presenting! UID:146424-21899074@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146424 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Asian American,Asian American Studies,Asian/pacific Islander American Studies,cultural,Department Of American Culture,Graduate,Graduate Students,Research,symposium,UMMA,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Museum of Art - Forum, Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260316T154349 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T190000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:SAPAC Care Collective: Mindful Mondays DESCRIPTION:SAPAC's Care Collective is focused on fostering drop-in\, confidential\, community spaces for UM students who identify as survivors of sexual violence\, intimate partner violence\, sexual harassment\, stalking and/or other forms of harm. Students do not need to label their experiences to join Care Collective spaces\, and all students are welcome. These community spaces are facilitated by SAPAC student staff members\, offer various low-pressure connection opportunities\, and foster resilience\, reconnection\, healing\, and self-care. \n\nMindful Mondays are a calm space to study\, read\, be in community with others\, and ease into your week. Soft music and snacks can be expected. UID:146664-21899425@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146664 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,sapac LOCATION:Michigan Union - 4100 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002043 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T180000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:WEST QUAD 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135686-21900699@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135686 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:West Quad Multipurpose Room (1005) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002047 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T183000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:New Organization Orientation DESCRIPTION:Please sign up here to attend Center for Campus Involvement's New Organization Orientation. This session is required for any student who wishes to start a new organization. UID:102767-21894521@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/102767 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Virtual CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T000114 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T210000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:April 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-Open Level 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:147048-21900276@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147048 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Michigan Union CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002048 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T200000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Confronting the Past: Addressing Stories of Abuse in the Post-#MeToo Era DESCRIPTION: UID:146578-21899307@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146578 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Hussey Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260319T121718 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T200000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Confronting the Past: Addressing Stories of Abuse in the Post-#MeToo Era DESCRIPTION:Join SMTD Student Success for a special conversation with Cara Kizer\, Sammy Sussman\, and antonio c. cuyler. The discussion will focus on high-profile allegations of sexual misconduct against members of the New York Philharmonic and the immediate effects of those allegations being made public. It will also address issues of organizational culture around sexual assault and harassment in and beyond the performing arts.\n\n*Content Warning*: This event will address sexual assault\, gender based harassment\, and sexual violence. Panelists will speak about these topics as a central focus of the conversation. We advise participants to prepare to engage with these difficult topics at this event.\n\nThis event is free and open to the public\, but registration is required.\n\nABOUT THE SPEAKERS\n\nCara Kizer is an accomplished horn player who currently serves as Acting Assistant Principal Horn at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Cara is a survivor of sexual assault.\n\nSammy Sussman is an investigative reporter and an SMTD alumni. Sammy wrote about sexual misconduct in the New York Philharmonic\, which included Cara’s story. While at Michigan\, he wrote for The Daily about allegations against professors in SMTD and other schools.\n\nantonio c. cuyler is Professor of Music in Entrepreneurship & Leadership and Founder of Cuyler Consulting\, LLC. antonio has worked with many cultural organizations on access\, diversity\, equity\, inclusion (ADEI)\, and creative justice issues in the creative sector. UID:146681-21899460@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146681 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Discussion,Free,Talk LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260107T110452 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T210000 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:143360-21892951@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:20260404T002043 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T200000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:MOSHER JORDAN 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135672-21900965@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135672 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Mosher Living Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260323T145452 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T190000 SUMMARY:Meeting:Regular Club Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss all things houseplants! We host both informative and hand-ons meeting\, check out our Instagram and our GroupMe to see what we're doing in the coming weeks. UID:146931-21899804@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146931 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Environmental,Free,Houseplants,Plants,Social,Student Org LOCATION:East Quadrangle - 1511 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002048 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T190000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:SOUTH QUAD / FLETCHER 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135683-21899447@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135683 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Ambatana Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002048 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T210000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:German Film Series 2025-26 DESCRIPTION:Please join the Department of Germanic Languages & Literatures for a series of film screenings (shown in German with English subtitles). All films are held in North Quad 2435 with pizza served at 6pm and films beginning at 6:30pm\, unless otherwise noted.  UID:139396-21890952@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139396 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:North Quad 2435 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002048 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T194500 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Raise the Bar 2.0 Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:The Raise the Bar Workshop is a community check in around alcohol and substance use culture and its impact on the experiences of sexual assault. RTB aims to reduce harm and foster a culture of safety and accountability social and community-driven organizations on campus by equipping members with the tools to intervene\, support peers\, and model positive social norms. It also supports the broader university goal of creating safer\, more inclusive communities.\nThe Raise the Bar 2.0 workshop will strategically focus on the following knowledge\, skills\, and attitude changes for participants: Knowledge: Increased knowledge of the impacts and influence of alcohol and substances in rape culture.Increased understanding of how alcohol and substances are used as date rape drugsBehavioral and Culture Change: Actions to take to create drinking cultures where we are less assaultagenic Useful social norms around safety and wellbeing linking to their organizational platformsExploration of group’s norms around alcohol and substance use and how these contribute or detract from the social\, physical and emotional health of group members Skill AttainmentBystander intervention skills in substance use settings specific to the group or organization’s cultureClear strategies to address inappropriate behavior. Linking the behaviors to an acronym.Learning how to identify perpetrator behaviors Implementing Bystander Intervention skills UID:147115-21900395@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147115 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:West Quad Connector; Room 1520, 541 Thompson St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1360 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002044 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T203000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:BAITS II 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135619-21900561@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135619 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Baits Soccer Fields (For inclement weather, meet in Coman exercise room) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260403T145445 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T200000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Beginner Argentine Tango Classes & Workshop for U-M Students DESCRIPTION:🔥 A full tango journey this April:\n\nJoin our 3-class beginner series and build your foundation step by step and then finish with a special workshop led by Marina Godinez and Adam Cornett (2016 U.S. Tango Champion).\n\n✨ April 6\, 13\, 20: Beginner classes ($5 each)\n🎓 U-M students only: No experience or partner needed for the classes\n💥 Final workshop: April 27 (FREE for U-M students)\n\nStart from zero\, grow each week\, and experience tango at a higher level. UID:147392-21900961@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147392 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Argentine Tango,dance,Free,Latin Dance,Social,Tango,Workshop LOCATION:Palmer Commons - Great Lakes North Room (4th Floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T000141 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T200000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Beginner Argentine Tango Classes & Workshop for U-M Students DESCRIPTION:🔥 A full tango journey this April:\n\nJoin our 3-class beginner series and build your foundation step by step and then finish with a special workshop led by Marina Godinez and Adam Cornett (2016 U.S. Tango Champion).\n\n✨ April 6\, 13\, 20: Beginner classes ($5 each)\n🎓 U-M students only: No experience or partner needed for the classes\n💥 Final workshop: April 27 (FREE for U-M students)\n\nStart from zero\, grow each week\, and experience tango at a higher level. UID:147397-21900971@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147397 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Palmer Commons CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260311T090809 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T210000 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:126350-21893525@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:20260404T002049 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T200000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:OXFORD HOUSES 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135676-21899486@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135676 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Community Center CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T000125 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T200000 SUMMARY:Film Screening:Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord Watch Party DESCRIPTION:Come join some fellow Star Wars fans these Mondays as we watch the new episodes of Maul – Shadow Lord!\nSnacks provided: rebellions are built on food. UID:147247-21900595@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147247 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Mason Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260327T181713 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T210000 SUMMARY:Performance:[Cancelled] Takeshi Nagayasu\, piano DESCRIPTION:This performance has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience. UID:146291-21898842@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146291 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260403T181626 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T213000 SUMMARY:Performance:A Celebration of the Stearns Collection of Musical Instruments DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the Stearns Collection of Musical Instruments end-of-year concert at Hill Auditorium with ensemble performances of Baroque\, contemporary and found music played by dozens of U-M students and faculty. Listen to the diverse range of instruments in the collection including:\n\n- the Indonesian Gamelan in a performance of Lou Harrison’s Concerto for Piano and Gamelan\,\n- our recently-restored original Moog synthesizer with Professors Amy Chavasse and Jeremy Edwards joined by their students\,\n- Newly-donated 19th century brass instruments played by Professors Robert Sullivan and David Zerkel with the Dodworth Saxhorn Band\,\n- A newly-restored early 18th century viola da gamba played by guest artist Eva Lymenstull\,\n- Chinese and European Baroque Chamber Orchestras\,\n- A multi-keyboard carillon performance of Professor Roshanne Etezady’s TIMEPLAY\,\n- and an Asian-inspired dragon dance featuring newly created instruments by Professor Michael Gould and his students\, as well as a newly constructed dragon made by guest artist Zhen Guo\n\n*This concert is brought to you with additional support from SMTD\, the Arts Initiative\, and Office of the Provost\, Global Engagement.* \n\nAbout the William P. Malm Stearns Collection Concert Series and Instrument Preservation Fund\n\nThis concert series and fund is named in honor of the late William P. Malm\, University of Michigan Professor Emeritus of Music and past Director of the Stearns Collection of Musical Instruments. Professor Malm’s illustrious career is marked by his leading role in the early establishment of a highly ranked graduate program in ethnomusicology at the University of Michigan that continues to train generations of distinguished scholars. He is recognized internationally for nurturing and raising the stature of the Stearns Collection\, among the most diverse and extraordinary holdings of musical instruments on a university campus. UID:145351-21897160@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145351 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Concert,Culture,Diversity,Faculty,Free,Interdisciplinary,Music LOCATION:Hill Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260401T121634 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T213000 SUMMARY:Performance:Bear Quartet DESCRIPTION:The Department of Chamber Music presents a performance by Bear Quartet\, winner of the 2025-2026 Gustave Rosseels Endowed Prize for String Quartet. The members of this group are Luke Pisani and Lauryn Varnell\, violins\; Anna Sykes\, viola\; and Ami Matsushita\, cello\, and they are coached by Prof. Kathryn Votapek.\n\nIn 1984\, Department of Strings Professor Emeritus Gustave Rosseels and his wife\, Jacqueline Rosseels\, established an expendable fund to provide an annual award to four student players of an outstanding string quartet at the School of Music\, Theatre & Dance. In 2021\, generous donors\, including an SMTD alumnus who studied with Professor Rosseels\, endowed the fund to support students participating in string quartets and to recognize Professor Rosseels’ contributions to the art form in perpetuity. UID:146292-21898843@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146292 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Stamps Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002049 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T210000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:EAST QUAD 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:137830-21900433@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137830 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Abeng Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260303T152543 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Echoes of the Past: Greektown as Seen by Sam Karres DESCRIPTION:Explore the personal sketchbooks of Sam Karres\, Greek-American painter and artist\, as he illustrates the daily life of residents in Greektown\, Detroit. This exhibit highlights Detroit’s Greek-American community and urban scenery during the late 20th century. Experience art and life through Sam’s eyes with scenes of music\, dance\, restaurants\, and the faces of the community. Let the vivid watercolor paintings and expressive sketches transport you to a Greektown of the past\, and learn more about Sam Karres’ life as an artist.\n\nFeaturing works from the Sam Karres Archive\, 1955-2012\, held by the University of Michigan Library's Special Collection Research Center. Curated by Annelie Zissis and Arthur Pfeifer-Rubey\, Library Engagement Fellows. UID:146151-21898457@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146151 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library (2nd floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002043 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T220000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:MOSHER JORDAN 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135672-21900381@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135672 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:WISERP Classroom CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002049 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T210000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:NORTH QUAD 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135674-21899430@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135674 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:NQ Bowman Room, 10th Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002042 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T220000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:TRANSDISCIPLINARY FELLOWS 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135685-21899845@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135685 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Fellows Lounge and 8th floor open space CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002043 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T210000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:WEST QUAD 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135686-21900700@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135686 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:West Quad Multipurpose Room (1005) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002042 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T201500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T213000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:MARKLEY HALL 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135671-21900860@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135671 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Angela Davis Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002049 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T223000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:LAWYERS CLUB 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135668-21900504@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135668 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Munger 4 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260324T142358 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:'Redefining the Crown' Art Exhibit DESCRIPTION:\"Artist’s statement: For centuries\, hair has been critical to how human beings understand racial categories\, gender designations\, and class status. For Black women in particular\, hair has and continues to be tied to ethnic identity and a history of self-determination\, social justice\, and survival. Thus\, chemotherapy-induced hair loss is a devastating event for Black patients who are also more likely to be diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer subtypes necessitating chemotherapy\, carrying a 40% increased risk of dying from breast cancer.\n\nRedefining the ‘crown’: Approaching chemotherapy-induced alopecia among Black patients with breast cancer” started as a manuscript published in the scientific journal Cancer. But the work could not stop there. “Redefining the Crown” then metamorphosed into a photo essay project aimed at exploring the breast cancer journeys of six Black women and their experiences with hair loss due to chemotherapy. Though the project centers the experience of Black women\, we also acknowledge that breast cancer and chemotherapy-induced alopecia impact individuals of all genders. While the goal is to illuminate the unique stories of Black women who are affected uncommonly by this common disease\, the project is also a call to action regarding the disproportionate breast cancer-related mortality facing Black communities.\n\nIn this portraiture series\, photographer Tafari Stevenson-Howard captures the intimate journeys of Ann Chatman\, Tanisha Kennedy\, Felecia McDaniel\, Shantell Elaine McCoy\, Tamara Lynn Myles\, and Veleria Banks. This exhibition examines how these women have navigated the profound impact of hair loss caused by chemotherapy and how their sense of cultural pride and personal identity have been redefined amidst their battles with breast cancer.\n\nThese survivors have redefined their own crowns. More profound than the new hairstyles they don after hair loss are the invisible crowns that they choose to wear each day: gratitude\, faith\, and resilience. What do their words mean to you? Do they empower you to act?\n\nArtist’s name: Versha Pleasant\nWork Title: Image 2\nDate of creation: September 2024\nArtist’s statement: Photo by Tafari Stevenson-Howard\" UID:146980-21900160@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146980 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Michigan Union - 1st Floor - Opera Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260403T120057 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145010-21896283@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145010 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260327T120110 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145011-21896305@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145011 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260320T120134 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145012-21896334@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145012 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260313T120149 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145013-21896370@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145013 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260227T120209 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145014-21896420@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145014 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260220T120239 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145015-21896477@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145015 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260213T120305 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145016-21896541@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145016 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260218T060240 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T235959 SUMMARY:Other:FULL SEMESTER SCHEDULE DESCRIPTION:This is a schedule of all our events happening this semester. Please follow the instagram or email iazamora@umich.edu to get on the email list for more information.  UID:145222-21896874@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145222 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Mason Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260120T163718 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T160000 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:143388-21893046@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:20260306T114634 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T140000 SUMMARY:Community Service:Safe Medication and Sharps Disposal Event DESCRIPTION:U-M College of Pharmacy Community Health and Engagement\nFrom hosting flu vaccine clinics to administering safe medication disposal events\, our students actively participate in community service.\n\nEvent Information\nIn partnership with EHS and DPSS\, the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy APhA-ASP and Phi Delta Chi (PDC) student organizations are co-hosting the College’s annual Safe Medication and Sharps Disposal event on Tuesday\, April 7\, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Ingalls Mall. Community members are encouraged to bring unused or expired medications and used sharps (needles\, syringes\, and lancets) for safe\, responsible disposal.\n\nParticipants may either drive up or walk up to the drop-off location: Ingalls Mall\, 881 N University St (North Washington St across from Rackham).\n\nParticipation and Preparing for Drop-Off\nThis event is free and open to the public\, and there is no limit to the amount of medications or sharps that community members may bring for disposal. Medications do not need to be in their original bottles to be accepted. Pill bottles may be brought with medications inside\, and student volunteers will remove personal information and recycle bottles whenever possible.\n\nPlease refer to the event flyer on this page for detailed information about accepted items and sharps preparation guidelines.\n\nAdditional Information\nThe College of Pharmacy typically hosts Safe Medication and Sharps Disposal events twice each year\, generally on the first Tuesday of April and October. Because the event is organized and staffed by student volunteers\, scheduling may vary slightly from year to year. Unused medications cannot be donated for reuse and must be safely disposed of through these events or approved disposal locations.\n\nIf you are unable to attend\, additional medication and sharps disposal sites throughout Washtenaw County can be found through the Washtenaw County Water Resources medication disposal network\, which lists permanent disposal locations available to the community.\n\n \n\n150 Acts of Service\nIn celebration of the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy’s 150th Anniversary\, 150 Acts of Service is a Community Health and Engagement (CHE) campaign dedicated to strengthening our communities through meaningful\, hands-on service. UID:145379-21897213@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145379 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Community Service,Health & Wellness,Pharmacy,Public Health,Well-being LOCATION:Ingalls Mall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260327T160331 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Threads of Heritage: Syrian Textiles as Living History DESCRIPTION:View \"Threads of Heritage: Syrian Textiles as Living History\,\" a cultural exhibit exploring the artistry\, symbolism\, and regional diversity of traditional Syrian garments. Featuring handcrafted pieces from cities such as Hama\, Aleppo\, Homs\, and Saraqib\, the exhibit highlights textile practices that reflect identity\, memory\, and cultural continuity. Many of these traditions are increasingly at risk of disappearing\, making preservation efforts especially urgent. \n\nThis exhibit\, on display in the rotunda of the Clark Library\, follows a live presentation held on March 30 and offers you an opportunity to engage with Syrian textile heritage as both an artistic and historical narrative. UID:147155-21900455@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147155 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library, 2nd Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260223T141911 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T164500 SUMMARY:Exhibition:America at 250: Reflections on the Bicentennial DESCRIPTION:The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library is proud to announce the opening of a new exhibit\, America at 250: Reflections on the Bicentennial.\n\nThe exhibit explores how President Ford joined Americans across the country in commemorating the Bicentennial. Highlighting some of the nationwide celebrations in 1976 and public gifts given to President Ford\, the exhibit asks visitors to reflect on our own Semiquincentennial commemorations.\n\nThe exhibit\, located in the Library's lobby\, will be free to visitors and will be available until December 3\, 2026. UID:145837-21897912@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145837 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:American Bicentennial,American History,Bicentennial,History,President Gerald Ford LOCATION:Gerald Ford Library - Lobby CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260331T153740 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T164500 SUMMARY:Exhibition:The Midwest's Genesis: A Rare Look at the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 DESCRIPTION:A special display at the Gerald Ford Presidential Library will feature the Northwest Ordinance of 1787\, on loan from the NARA\, and on display in Michigan for the first time. Drafted by the Confederation Congress at the same time as the Constitution\, the Ordinance outlined a framework for government in the northwest territory\, defined the rights guaranteed in that territory\, and created a process for admitting new states to the United States. The display offers a rare opportunity to view a document that helped shape the ideals and values of the young nation. UID:147304-21900669@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147304 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:American History,michigan history,Northwest Ordinance LOCATION:Gerald Ford Library - Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260224T144541 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T100000 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:145904-21898053@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145904 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Fitness,Health & Wellness LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260210T131912 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Flyways DESCRIPTION:Iranian-American artist Sheida Soleimani explores themes of migration\, political exile\, queerness\, and environmental crisis through the wildly imaginative and intricate scenarios she first stages in her studio. The tableaus—which often include live animals\, props\, even her parents—are then photographed\, documenting the artist’s process. Each photograph becomes a part of Soleimani’s rich visual storytelling. \n\n*Flyways *presents a series of new photographs that include images evocative of her family’s history and migration story in juxtaposition with images of injured birds that are representative of Soleimani’s work as a wildlife rehabilitator. (In 2018\, Soleimani founded Congress of Birds\, a wild bird rehabilitation center in Rhode Island.) The change in her practice to include bird rescue results in a revolutionary body of work steeped in passion and articulated in a completely original visual language. Learn more at https://lsa.umich.edu/humanities/gallery/current-exhibitions/sheida-soleimani.html. UID:142798-21891624@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142798 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Birding,Exhibition,Humanities,Multicultural,Visual Arts LOCATION:202 S. Thayer - Institute for the Humanities Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260306T130452 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T163000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:From Freddy to Quentin: The On-Set Still Photography of Joyce Rudolph DESCRIPTION:Joyce Rudolph has photographed some iconic actors and characters in her role as still photographer for the movies. This sampling of images from her papers\, which are housed as part of the Special Collections Research Center's Mavericks & Makers collection\, include the first images of Freddy Krueger in \"A Nightmare on Elm Street\,\" Arnold Schwenegger in \"The Terminator\,\" legends Jack Nicholson\, Diane Keaton\, Sean Penn\, and Robert DeNiro\, as well as directors such as Quentin Tarantino\, Martin Scorsese\, and her husband\, Alan Rudolph. UID:146264-21898775@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146264 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Special Collections Research Center, 6th floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251215T165341 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T170000 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:142773-21891502@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:20260407T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T200000 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:142417-21890910@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:20251215T163232 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T170000 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:142768-21891415@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:20260404T002050 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T103000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:FSL - Joint Panhel/IFC Sober Monitor Training (SMT) DESCRIPTION: UID:144887-21900218@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144887 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:1443 Washtenaw Ave Ground Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002050 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:ADGPE: Grad Student Appreciation Event DESCRIPTION:The University of Michigan College of Engineering and the Office of the Associate Dean for Graduate and Professional Education invite you to participate in Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week.  The Wellness & Social Day event on April 7 is open to current CoE graduate students and will offer food\, music\, activities\, swag\, and door prizes. UID:144400-21895300@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144400 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Lurie Engineering Center | Johnson Rooms CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260224T110822 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T113000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Eat Off Art Poetry Workshop DESCRIPTION:In a vibrant celebration of National Poetry Month\, the dynamic duo behind the art collective Eat Off Art\, Edreys and Alexa Wajed\, spend three action-packed days immersed in poetry\, art\, creative expression and social responsibility at the Institute for the Humanities.\n\nToday: This workshop invites participants into expressive\, freeform creativity through guided exercises that nurture reflection and self-discovery. Open to poets of all levels—from beginners to experienced writers—it offers a welcoming space to explore your voice. Together\, participants will craft affirmations and distill them into haiku and short poems—transforming personal insight into a heartfelt love letter to oneself.\n\nAbout Eat Off Art:\nEat Off Art\, founded by Alexa and Edreys Wajed\, is a creative design agency focused on building community based in Buffalo\, NY. It is a multi-dimensional agency\, platform\, and affirmation all in one\, providing transformative experiences through creativity\, food\, and art\, countering the adage of the “starving artist\,” in subscription to a new narrative of “thriving artists.”\n\nAbout Edreys: \nEdreys is an artist\, educator\, emcee\, poet\, playwright\, and entrepreneur. His positivity and creativity stem from a desire to inspire others.\n\nAbout Alexa:\nAlexa is a chef\, jewelry designer\, and businesswoman who blends her savvy to empower others to eat off their art. UID:142789-21891534@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142789 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Arts For All,Humanities,Poetry,Sessions,Workshop LOCATION:South Thayer Building, Institute for the Humanities Osterman Common Room, 202 S. Thayer CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250729T100323 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T110000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Introduction to Emotional Intelligence DESCRIPTION:Course details and registration are available on the Organizational Learning website. UID:136780-21879103@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136780 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Communication,Discussion,Self Development LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260108T095119 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T110000 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:143465-21893228@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:20260324T115211 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T120000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Great Lakes Seminar Series: Amanda Ackiss DESCRIPTION:About the presentation: \nAt the end of the Pleistocene\, many salmonid fishes in the subfamily Coregoninae rapidly diversified in newly available freshwater habitats across the northern hemisphere. In terms of evolutionary time\, these species flocks are incredibly young\, and many instances of diversification appear to have occurred in sympatry rather than allopatry\, leading to incomplete lineage sorting. The difficulty disentangling species relationships in this subfamily has been termed the ‘coregonine problem’ and has severely limited the ability of scientists and managers to draw robust conclusions regarding best practices for their conservation and restoration. This is particularly vital in the Laurentian Great Lakes\, where overfishing\, habitat degradation\, and the introduction of invasive species in the 20th century led to precipitous declines in the largest documented radiation of coregonines in North America\, the Coregonus artedi species complex. Many of these impacts have been mitigated in recent decades\, and interest in restoring lost populations of these important prey fishes is growing\, calling for a better understanding of relationships between members of this species complex. In this talk\, I will discuss how we are leveraging new genomic tools to elucidate historic and contemporary differentiation and to explore the mechanisms of divergence in the Great Lakes C. artedi species complex in support of on-going conservation and restoration efforts.\n\nAbout the speaker:\nAmanda Ackiss is a Fish Biologist at the US Geological Survey’s Great Lakes Science Center in Ann Arbor\, MI. She earned her B.A. in Media Studies at the University of Virginia before pivoting back to the field of science and earning her Ph.D. in Ecological Sciences at Old Dominion University. During her Ph.D. she gained expertise in molecular ecology\, genomics\, and bioinformatics studying the diversity of fishes in the Coral Triangle region of southeast Asia before accepting a postdoctoral research position at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point that introduced her to the cisco species complex of the Great Lakes. Amanda’s lab at the USGS Great Lakes Science Center now focuses on applied genomics at the interface of speciation and spatial ecology to support bi-national coregonine conservation and restoration efforts. UID:146967-21899889@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146967 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Biology,Ecology,Genomics,Great Lakes,Lecture,Research,Science,seminar LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002051 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T140000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:In-person Arabic Placement test_April 7\, 2026 (11:00am-2:00pm) DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Arabic Placement TestAbout the testThe test is approximately three hours in length\, and it is composed of three portions:a. The writing portion is completed on paper and it is worth a total of 100 points.b. The reading portion is completed on Canvas site\, and it is worth a total of 48 points.c. Right after finishing with the reading portion\, each student will have a follow-up interview with a proctor. The interviews last approximately 15 minutes and it is worth a total of 20 points.Important: a. Students who receive 60% or above will be placed in Arabic 401 and thus placed out of the language requirement.b. Students who are not able to write in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) do not need to take the placement test and they will be advised to enroll in Arabic 101.\nWhere can I view my results?a. Placement results are posted within 7 business days after the test.b. You will not be notified of your score automatically. c. You may view your placements via: Wolverine Access > Student Business > Academic Records > View Placement Exam Results.\nImportant information about the test* Placements are valid for only one year. If you fail to register in the course that you are placed in\, you will be required to retake the test.* Retaking the placement test is only permitted after the placement results expire.* Students who are currently taking an Arabic course will not be allowed to take the placement test. * Students who took or are currently enrolled in an Arabic course are not eligible to take the Arabic placement test. They should register for the next course level.* The test assesses students’ proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA)\, NOT colloquial Arabic.  * If you speak an Arabic dialect but you do not know how to read or write or have little knowledge\, feel free to register in Arabic 101.* Students who know some Arabic because they came from an Arabic-speaking household or have studied Arabic before\, must take the Arabic proficiency test in order to determine their placement.* Students who have taken Arabic at other institutions and wish to continue their Arabic study at UM must take the placement test to determine their level. Credits for Arabic study undertaken at another institution prior to joining UM or in a summer program while attending UM\, transfer in as generic departmental credits and students must take the placement test to determine credit equivalencies to UM courses.* If you place in or beyond the 401 level\, you will have satisfied the LSA language requirement. * Students are encouraged to take a placement test as early as possible in their studies in order to determine the level they should enroll in\, or if they test out of the language requirement. This is extremely important to avoid delays in graduation and complications with placement.* Arabic 101\, 201\, 401\, 501 are offered ONLY in the Fall semester\, and Arabic 102\, 202\, 402\, 504\, 511 are ONLY offered in the Winter semester.* Arabic 103 (the equivalent of Arabic 101 & 102\, combined) AND Arabic 203 (the equivalent of Arabic 201 & 202\, combined) are offered in the Spring-Summer terms.\nUM’s Arabic curriculum is a dual register curriculum in which students learn to speak and understand the Levantine dialect (the dialect of Jordan\, Syria\, Palestine and Lebanon) in addition to developing the four language skills of formal Arabic (fuSHa). \nIf you have questions regarding the placement test\, please contact the program director at\, mesarabicprogram@umich.edu. UID:147132-21900413@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147132 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:1500 North Quad 105 S. State St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 (Language Resource Center) (PC Lab) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260303T095838 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T120000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Scalable quantum and classical photonics DESCRIPTION:Abstract: \nThere is now a broad agreement that photonics is essential for reducing energy consumption of AI hardware through optical interconnects\, but quantum technologies also need photonics for scaling. This is true even for “non-photonic” quantum systems based on superconductors\, or trapped atoms and ions in vacuum. For example\, new types of spatial light modulators and switches are needed to trap and control atoms and ions\, microwave to optical quantum transducers are needed for networking superconducting processors\, chip-scale laser systems are required for controlling atoms or spin qubits in solids\, and very high efficiency integrated photonics is needed for quantum networks\, sensors\, and chip-based semiconductor quantum systems. Unfortunately\, the desired level of performance and some of the functionalities are not available even in today’s best integrated photonics. We show how this can be addressed by photonics inverse design combined with emerging materials\, new nanofabrication and heterogenous integration approaches. Specific examples include development of miniaturized titanium:sapphire lasers and amplifiers on chip\, quantum network nodes in diamond\, and a quantum simulator with silicon carbide color centers. Classical photonic technologies that will be discussed include fast\, compact and error-free chip-scale optical interconnects\, as well as CMOS compatible laser isolators and frequency stabilizers. \nBio: \nJelena Vuckovic (PhD Caltech 2002) is the Jensen Huang Professor of Global Leadership\, Professor of Electrical Engineering and\, by courtesy\, of Applied Physics at Stanford. She is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and an External Scientific Member of the Max Planck Institute for Quantum Optics. Her awards include the Zeiss Award\, Vannevar Bush Faculty Fellowship\, Geoffrey Frew Fellowship from the Australian Academy of Sciences\, the IET A. F. Harvey Engineering Research Prize\, Mildred Dresselhaus Lectureship from MIT\, and the Humboldt Prize. She is a Fellow of the APS\, Optica\, and IEEE\, a lead editor of Physical Review Applied\, and an Editor of PNAS. UID:146128-21898421@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146128 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Computer Engineering,Electrical And Computer Engineering,Electrical Engineering and Computer Science,engineering,Lecture LOCATION:Herbert H. Dow Building - 1010 Dow CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260113T103435 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T123000 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:143800-21894049@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:20260108T132040 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T125000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Michael Beauregard Seminar in Macroeconomics: Tuesday\, April 21 DESCRIPTION:-- UID:143303-21892658@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143303 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Economics,Macroeconomics,seminar LOCATION:North Quad - 4325 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260330T081853 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T125000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Resource Allocation\, Technology Adoption\, and Productivity: A Quantitative Analysis with Panel Farm-Level Data (with Duc Nguyen) DESCRIPTION:We examine how resource allocation across production units shapes technology adoption and productivity growth\, combining a unique panel dataset of the universe of Canadian farms spanning 1986 to 2006 with a quantitative model of heterogeneous producers. The period features the advent and rapid di!usion of a major new seeding technique\, zero tillage\, whose use expanded from zero percent of cultivated land in 1986 to 60 percent by 2006. We document substantial technology adoption\, land consolidation\, and productivity growth\, facilitated by an economic environment characterized by relatively high allocative e”ciency\, whereby more productive farms operate at a larger scale. Empirically\, we find that adopting zero-tillage raises farm-level productivity substantially. Through quantitative analysis\, we estimate that zero-tillage adoption accounts for roughly 30 percent of the near doubling of agricultural productivity over the period and 45–70 percent of the observed structural transformation. We show that high allocative e”ciency was crucial for the widespread adoption of technology\, which would have nearly disappeared with correlated distortions commonly documented in developing countries. We also show that technological progress can be a powerful driver of catch-up growth in developing economies with low correlated distortions. UID:143300-21892656@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143300 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Economics,Macroeconomics,seminar LOCATION:North Quad - 4325 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260327T101408 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T130000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Slice of IOE DESCRIPTION:Thinking about IOE? Come grab a slice of pizza and ask questions about classes\, careers\, and student life. \n\nReady to commit? You'll be able to declare IOE on the spot during this event.\n\nRSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeM6GyFO7-2rB8crFIC4YsYZwrhvLaHZVqdeEil48rUDyKE1g/viewform UID:146560-21899271@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146560 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Food,Industrial And Operations Engineering,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - Commons (1700) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260402T181510 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T130000 SUMMARY:Presentation:The Art of Light and Detail: Behnaz Karjoo DESCRIPTION:\n\nPlease join us for a special presentation and demonstration with Behnaz Karjoo\, an Iranian-American artist specializing in the classical arts of Islamic illumination (tazhib)\, miniature painting\, and square Kufic calligraphy. \n\nBorn in Tehran\, Iran\, Karjoo trained under master artist Mujgan Baskoylu and received her ijazah (certificate of mastery) in illumination in 2016. Her work has been exhibited internationally\, and through lectures and workshops she introduces audiences to the rich traditions and evolving possibilities of these timeless art forms. \n\nThis event offers a unique opportunity to experience the intricate techniques\, history\, and contemporary relevance of Islamic illuminated and miniature arts.\n\nIn partnership with Hatcher Library & Reed Society for the Sacred Arts. UID:147370-21900916@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147370 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251208T103538 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Deep Mutational Pharmacology Reveals the Basis of Receptor Efficacy- Department of Biological Chemistry Seminar DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a seminar presented by Dr. Willow Coyote-Maestas\, University of California\, San Francisco UID:142446-21890965@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142446 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Basic Science,biolgical chemistry,biological,biological chemistry,biological science,biology,Biosciences LOCATION:Medical Science Unit I - 5330 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260331T120135 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:EEB Tuesday Seminar Series- Outreach and education in the field: lessons from the Caribbean DESCRIPTION:Description: Outreach and education can have lasting impacts on communities and societies\, particularly in the context of scientific research that is conducted in ecosystems that which communities directly depend on for economic means and subsistence. We will provide an overview of our approach to outreach and education in Caribbean coastal ecosystems to provide examples of intentional approaches that integrate scientific research with community engagement and education. Our goal throughout will be to engage the audience in participatory discussion about the values and challenges of conducting outreach and education in any sphere of scientific inquiry. UID:147282-21900629@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147282 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Biology,Bsbsigns,department of ecology and evolutionary biology,ecology,Ecology & Biology,Ecology And Evolutionary Biology,eeb,evolution,evolutionary biology LOCATION:Biological Sciences Building - 1010 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260313T115824 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:From Basics to Brilliance: Prompt Crafting with U-M GPT DESCRIPTION:This workshop equips faculty\, staff\, and students with the essential skills to effectively use U-M GPT\, the University of Michigan’s equitable\, accessible\, and secure text-based Generative Artificial Intelligence tool. The session includes foundational and advanced techniques for crafting effective prompts\, exploring creative AI interactions\, and leveraging U-M GPT for various educational applications. Participants will engage in interactive\, hands-on activities to enhance their GenAI prompt crafting proficiency.\n\nWorkshop Outline:\n\n-U-M GPT Review\n-Prompt Literacy introduction\n-Write your own prompt activity\n--Student-facing prompts\n-Effective text/data input into U-M GPT\n--Tips & Tricks\n--Data examples\n-Prompt Crafting Hands-On Opportunities:\n--Conversations/Length\n--Rephrase/New Chat\n--Specified Style/Tone\n\nAudience: Staff\, Instructors\, and Students UID:119409-21899283@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/119409 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Academic Technology At Michigan,Ai Literacy,Chat Gpt,Chatgpt,digital,digital technology,Faculty,Genai,Generative Ai,information and technology,information science,Innovation,Integrative Systems,Interdisciplinary,michigan it,Professional Development,Staff,Teaching And Learning,Teachtech,Training,U-m Gpt,Virtual,Webinar,workshop LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260402T143151 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T125000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:From Rooftop to Mercado: How CHASS Cultivates Food Access in a Healthcare Setting w/Dr. Richard Bryce DESCRIPTION:“From Rooftop to Mercado: How CHASS Cultivates Food Access in a Healthcare Setting” with Dr. Richard Bryce\, the Chief Medical Officer of the Community Health and Social Services Center (CHASS). This series focuses on environment\, health and community. We hope you can join us for the final Residents & Researchers webinar of the academic year. Organized by the Community Engagement Core (CEC) and the Integrated Health Sciences Core (IHSC) of the University of Michigan Lifestage Environmental Exposures and Disease Center (M-LEEaD). \n\nRegistration required https://myumi.ch/3Rwd7 UID:147363-21900901@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147363 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Biosciences,Community Service,Ecology,environmental,Free,Health,Health & Wellness,Interdisciplinary,Lecture,Life Science,Lifelong Learning,Medicine,Nursing,Nutrition,Poverty,Pre-Health,Public Health,seminar,Social Impact,Sustainability,Virtual LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260401T103514 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T130000 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:128708-21890325@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:20260331T114217 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T130000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:LRCCS Noon Lecture Series | Yuan Architecture: Where Are the Mongols? DESCRIPTION:In-Person Talk Only\n\nYuan (1267-1368) not only is the period of Chinese history when all of China was ruled by a non-Chinese dynasty\, it is also a period when China was part of a much larger empire. At its zenith\, the Mongol empire spanned from Korea in the East to Eastern Europe in the West. It is thus a period when non-Chinese building traditions should have entered China. This talk explores that question.\n \n Nancy S. Steinhardt is professor of East Asian art and curator of Chinese art at the University of Pennsylvania. She has broad research interests in the art and architecture of China and China’s border regions\, particularly problems that result from the interaction between Chinese art and that of peoples to the North\, Northeast\, and Northwest. Her most recent book\, *Yuan: Chinese Architecture in a Mongol Empire* won the 2025 Booklaunch Award for the best book in architectural history. UID:143831-21894100@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143831 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Asian Languages And Cultures,center for chinese studies,China,chinese history,Chinese Studies,History LOCATION:Weiser Hall - 10th Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002051 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T133000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Lunch and Learn: Crafting Research Impact Statements - Hybrid DESCRIPTION:This workshop is a part of a series of professional development opportunities presented by the Phillip J. Bowman Center for Scholarship to Practice for members of the Bowman Center Scholars currently working at the University of Michigan. \nThis session is designed for anyone involved with writing statements to demonstrate the value of research\, whether you are working on a grant proposal\, promotion or tenure\, or other reason. Join us to learn about some research impact frameworks and a variety of databases with metrics you can use to match your evaluation goals. \n\n\nFacilitator: Keenan Colquitt\, Ph.D.\, Program Manager for Diversity Scholar EngagementPresenter:  Rebecca Welzenbach\, Research Impact and Information Science Librarian\n UID:145374-21897204@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145374 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:530 E. Liberty St. Suite 100 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251216T105703 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T124500 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:138074-21891597@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:20260126T121809 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T123000 SUMMARY:Performance:Meghan Wysocki & Joe Antrim\, carillon DESCRIPTION:Meghan Wysocki & Joe Antrim perform 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:144555-21895486@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144555 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music LOCATION:Burton Memorial Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260224T101438 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T160000 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:143999-21894473@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:20260327T181513 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:We Ran Toward Each Other: The 2026 MFA First Year Exhibition DESCRIPTION:\n\nThis annual celebration of the work of Stamps MFA in Art candidates features work by first-year students:\n\nBert Cook\nWilliam Hohe\nJuniper Jones\nNavjeet Kaur\nZhongxing (Jack) Liu\nJulianna Sanromán\nCelia Shaheen\n\nThe 2026 MFA First Year Exhibition takes place March 25 - April 17 at the Stamps Graduate and Faculty Studios\, 1919 Green Rd\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48109.\n\nJoin us at the public exhibition reception on Wednesday\, March 25 from 6-8 p.m. (no RSVP required).\n\nViewings March 26-April 17 are available by appointment only\; please contact William Hohe to arrange a visit. UID:145492-21897420@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145492 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260202T124651 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T140000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Navigating Intercultural Communication DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging\, interactive workshop designed to empower research teams through active listening and effective conflict resolution skills. Participants will reflect on the value of incorporating multiple viewpoints in research\, discovering how diverse perspectives fuel innovation and strengthen outcomes. Through guided activities\, attendees will also gain practical tools and hands-on experience to enhance their listening skills\, fostering greater collaboration and understanding. The session will explore various approaches to handling conflict\, encouraging participants to self-assess their typical style and broaden their toolkit for resolving disagreements constructively. By the workshop’s end\, participants will actively demonstrate strategies to manage conflict within research teams\, equipping themselves for more productive\, harmonious collaborations.\n\nThis workshop is open to all master’s\, Ph.D.\, and postdoctoral scholars at the University of Michigan. If you have any questions\, please reach out to rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu. UID:144922-21896154@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144922 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Rgs Events,Rgs-events,Sessions LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260105T094142 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T133000 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:143171-21892384@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:20260128T091728 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T142000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Auctions as Experiments (with Ryota Iijima\, Yuhta Ishii\, and Nicholas Wu) DESCRIPTION:We study a seller who does not know the distribution of buyers’ values\, but can learn from observing their bids in an auction. Which auction formats provide better information about the value distribution? We show that among a large class of standard auctions (e.g.\, kth-price\, all-pay)\, the first-price auction is (Lehmann) most informative. Thus\, while all these auction formats yield the same expected static revenue\, the first-price auction is preferred by a seller who can use today’s bid observations to optimize revenue tomorrow. UID:143382-21892969@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143382 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Economics,seminar,Theory LOCATION:North Quad - 4300 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250910T144920 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T150000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Courageous Conversations DESCRIPTION:Course details and registration are available on the Organizational Learning website. UID:139191-21892125@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139191 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Communication,Professional Development,Self Development LOCATION:Off Campus Location - Room 2029 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260224T110822 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T143000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Eat Off Art Poetry Workshop DESCRIPTION:In a vibrant celebration of National Poetry Month\, the dynamic duo behind the art collective Eat Off Art\, Edreys and Alexa Wajed\, spend three action-packed days immersed in poetry\, art\, creative expression and social responsibility at the Institute for the Humanities.\n\nToday: This workshop invites participants into expressive\, freeform creativity through guided exercises that nurture reflection and self-discovery. Open to poets of all levels—from beginners to experienced writers—it offers a welcoming space to explore your voice. Together\, participants will craft affirmations and distill them into haiku and short poems—transforming personal insight into a heartfelt love letter to oneself.\n\nAbout Eat Off Art:\nEat Off Art\, founded by Alexa and Edreys Wajed\, is a creative design agency focused on building community based in Buffalo\, NY. It is a multi-dimensional agency\, platform\, and affirmation all in one\, providing transformative experiences through creativity\, food\, and art\, countering the adage of the “starving artist\,” in subscription to a new narrative of “thriving artists.”\n\nAbout Edreys: \nEdreys is an artist\, educator\, emcee\, poet\, playwright\, and entrepreneur. His positivity and creativity stem from a desire to inspire others.\n\nAbout Alexa:\nAlexa is a chef\, jewelry designer\, and businesswoman who blends her savvy to empower others to eat off their art. UID:142789-21891535@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142789 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Arts For All,Humanities,Poetry,Sessions,Workshop LOCATION:South Thayer Building, Institute for the Humanities Osterman Common Room, 202 S. Thayer CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260327T113214 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T140000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:EEB Student Thesis Defense - The Effects of Land-Use History and Hurricane Disturbance on Soil Microbial Function in a Tropical Forest DESCRIPTION:Advisor: Natalia Umaña\n\nDefense summary: Soil microbes drive essential ecosystem processes like decomposition and nutrient cycling\, but how they respond to different types of disturbance remains unclear—especially in tropical forests facing both historical land use and increasing storm intensity. In this talk\, I explore how long-term land-use legacies (“press” disturbances) compare to hurricane impacts (“pulse” disturbances) in shaping soil microbial functioning in Puerto Rico. I show that land-use legacies have stronger and more persistent effects on soil conditions\, enzyme activity\, and nutrient cycling than more recent hurricane disturbance. In contrast\, microbial functioning was largely similar between hurricane-disturbed and undisturbed soils\, suggesting resilience to episodic events. These results highlight the lasting impact of human land use and suggest that legacy effects may play a larger role than natural disturbances in shaping ecosystem responses to global change. UID:147104-21900383@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147104 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Biology,Bsbsigns,Discussion,Dissertation,ecology,Ecology & Biology,Ecology And Evolutionary Biology,eeb,Graduate Students,Thesis Defense LOCATION:Dana Natural Resources Building - 1024M CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260326T142505 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T140000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:SRC Seminar Series Presents: Inherited Inequality and Obligation Within Families DESCRIPTION:Abstract\nInheritances represent a major channel of economic transmission across generations\, shaping both inequality between families and disparities within them. Yet much research on stratification treats families as unified actors that collectively pass resources to the next generation\, overlooking how parents actually allocate resources among their children. Using family fixed‑effects models and data from the Health and Retirement Study\, we examine how inter vivos transfers and bequests are distributed within families. We find that children who receive more financial support during their parents’ lifetimes are also more likely to receive a bequest and a larger one. Rather than compensating for earlier imbalances\, bequests appear to amplify existing inequalities among siblings. These findings highlight key mechanisms in the reproduction of advantage and offer insights for policies seeking to reduce wealth inequality across generations. \n\nBiography\nAdriana Reyes is an Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Sociology at Cornell University. Her research examines family demography and health disparities across the life course\, with a focus on how family ties serve as social capital and how they reinforce inequalities across race and class. Her work explores the ways intergenerational relationships\, living arrangements\, and caregiving expectations shape individuals’ social and economic well‑being. Professor Reyes’ current projects investigate racial and ethnic differences in intergenerational family relations\, the financial and health implications of household composition\, and evolving attitudes toward caregiving. UID:147102-21900380@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147102 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Economics,Family,Inequality LOCATION:Institute For Social Research - 1430BD CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260126T121810 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T132000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T135000 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:144556-21895487@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144556 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:20260407T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T150000 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:138848-21890494@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:20260302T110456 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T144500 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Pollinator Talk! DESCRIPTION:Worldwide pollinator declines are a growing concern amid the scientific community and the public at large. While modern agricultural practices have been identified as a major factor contributing to the pollinator crisis\, most of the research on this topic has focused on the effects of insecticide use on pollinators. In contrast\, far less effort has been invested in understanding the possible downstream effects of herbicide use on pollinators via its effects on the plants on which pollinators rely for floral resources. This oversight is especially alarming because herbicides surpass insecticides as the most widely used class of pesticides worldwide\, and instances of pollution from newly adopted herbicides\, namely synthetic auxin (“auxinic”) herbicides\, are rising. Vero Iriart will present the findings from her ongoing postdoctoral research project\, which aims to assess the effects of novel auxinic herbicide exposure on plants\, pollinators\, and plant-pollinator interactions. In doing so\, we apply a holistic framework by investigating the impact of other relevant biotic factors present in agroecosystems (e.g. herbivores and soil microorganisms) that may also be important for mediating the consequences of herbicide exposure for plants and pollinators. UID:146085-21898350@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146085 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Biology,Discussion,Ecological Restoration,Ecology,Free,Nature,planet blue,sustainability,u-m planet blue LOCATION:Biological Sciences Building - 1010 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260114T125536 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Economic Sociology and Organizations (ESO) Workshop DESCRIPTION:- January 20: Zoe Chanin\n- February 10: Ori Tamir\n- February 17: Joe LaBriola\n- March 10: Joyce Ho\n- March 24: Nils Neumann\n- April 7: Alvaro Cabrera UID:143913-21894250@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143913 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Graduate Student LOCATION:LSA Building - 4147 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002051 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T153000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Inside the BSI: A Student-to-Student Tell All DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about what life is actually like as a Bachelor of Science in Information student? Put down the brochure and join us for an unfiltered look into the program!Choosing a major is a big move\, and sometimes you need more than just a course catalog to make a decision. We’ve gathered a panel of current BSI students to give you the \"real talk\" on everything from late-night coding sessions to landing that dream internship.What’s on the Agenda?Our panelists represent both of our pathways within the BSI\, and they’re ready to dive into:The Day-to-Day: What does a typical week look like? (Hint: It’s more than just sitting behind a screen).The \"Secret\" Skills: Which classes were the hardest\, which were the most rewarding\, and what should you take in your first semester?Finding Your People: How to get involved in student orgs\, research labs\, and the BSI community.Life After Class: How the program is preparing them for careers in UX\, Data Science\, Product Management\, and beyond.Event Details📅 Date: Tuesday\, April 7th⏰ Time: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM📍 Location: This is a virtual presentation\, Sign up to receive the linkWhy Should You Attend?\nThis isn't a recruitment presentation—it’s a conversation. Whether you’re already admitted or just starting to explore the field of information\, this is your chance to ask the questions that actually matter to you.\"I wish I’d known how collaborative the BSI was before I started. This panel is exactly the kind of insight I needed when I was applying.\"\n— Current BSI Senior UID:147376-21900922@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147376 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Virtual CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260213T081432 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T155000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Transport Infrastructure and Agriculture Productivity: Evidence from the Antebellum United States DESCRIPTION:This paper investigates the relationship between transport infrastructure and agricultural productivity in the Antebellum United States (1840–1860). Leveraging a novel dataset of county-pair transport costs\, we utilize time-\, region-\, and direction-specific freight rates and newly digitized road network to understand how declining transit costs reshaped the agrarian landscape and agricultural production. These data allow for a rigorous evaluation of what we can call an antebellum \"place-based\" transport policies and their heterogeneous effects on antebellum regions. We use minimum spanning tree approach to construct a plausibly exogenous transportation network which is used to assess the causal impact of transportation infrastructure on antebellum agriculture.\n \nOur first set of findings reveal that the impact of canal construction was not uniform\, showing considerable variation across different geographic regions. Notably\, in the Middle Atlantic\, the introduction of canals catalyzed a significant reallocation of resources away from wheat production\, signalling a shift in comparative advantage. While canals laid the groundwork\, railroads exerted the most transformative influence during the 1850s. In the final decade preceding the Civil War\, the expansion of the rail network drove a broad reallocation away from traditional grain production\, as improved connectivity facilitated deeper market integration and specialization. By accounting for the nuances of freight directionality and regional specificity\, this study provides new evidence on how infrastructure-led cost reductions altered land use and productivity patterns in the nineteenth-century U.S. economy. UID:143570-21893403@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143570 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Economics,History,seminar LOCATION:North Quad - 4325 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260402T091609 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T173000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Activating Doctrine: Buddhist Architecture in Late Chosŏn Korea DESCRIPTION:This lecture examines a largely overlooked category of visual and textual material in late Chosŏn Buddhist art: inscriptions written on ceilings and other upper architectural surfaces. In temple halls rebuilt between the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries\, ceilings were densely inscribed with seed syllables\, dhāraṇī\, and doctrinal phrases distributed across lotus-painted coffered panels above the altar. The case studies discussed in this lecture show how these inscriptions articulated apotropaic concerns\, framed scriptural authority\, and enabled doctrinal hierarchy or simultaneity. By foregrounding ceilings as sites of doctrinal articulation\, the lecture reframes late Chosŏn Buddhist temples as epistemological environments in which knowledge was ordered and transmitted through architecture itself. UID:143502-21893297@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143502 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:History LOCATION:Tisch Hall - 1014 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T001519 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260314T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Baseball vs Central Michigan DESCRIPTION:Baseball vs Central Michigan UID:146597-21899334@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146597 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Baseball LOCATION:Ray Fisher Baseball Stadium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002052 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Brown Bag Seminar | Life after the PhD: Insights from Alumni in Academia DESCRIPTION:Join us for an alumni panel featuring former PhD students who are now assistant professors. Each speaker will present their current research\, followed by a moderated discussion on their paths into academia and insights into the faculty job market. Open to all students interested in their research or in pursuing academic careers.Speakers: (1): Lu Xia\, PhD Class of 2020. Assistant Professor of Biostatistics\, Michigan State University\nPresentation title: Statistical and Machine Learning Methods for Complex Biomedical Data: High-Dimensionality and Data Integration(2): Ying Ma\, PhD Class of 2023. Assistant Professor of Biostatistics\, Brown University\nPresentation title: Resolving Tissue Maps: Statistical and Deep Learning Methods for Integrative Spatial Omics Across Samples\, Sections\, and Modalities  UID:147270-21900617@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147270 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Virtual CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260319T084032 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T170000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Colloquium: Intrinsic dual symplectic dynamics in quasiperiodic spectral theory DESCRIPTION:Quasiperiodic Schrödinger operators are simple deterministic models of quantum motion that nevertheless exhibit strikingly complicated behavior: fractal spectra\, metal–insulator transitions\, and an unexpected sharp sensitivity to arithmetic properties of parameters. The central example is the almost Mathieu operator\, whose study led to celebrated results such as the Ten Martini problem. But that model is highly special\, and for a long time it was unclear whether these phenomena reflected genuine universality or exceptional symmetry.\n\nI will discuss recent work showing that these spectral phenomena are robust and universal in a natural class. The key new insight is that one can uncover intrinsic low-dimensional symplectic dynamics hidden inside the problem\, even when the standard dual cocycle formalism is no longer available. This leads to robust results on sharp arithmetic spectral transitions and the Ten Martini problem.\n\nThe talk will be aimed at a broad audience and will focus on the ideas and the emerging conceptual picture. UID:137450-21880291@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137450 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 1360 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260331T114927 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T173000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Henry Russel Lecture DESCRIPTION:“Genetics of Blood Clotting: From Bedside to Bench and Back Again”\n\nThis lecture will review research conducted by David Ginsburg's lab\, particularly focusing on the connection between studies of human diseases (the bedside) and basic laboratory research (the bench). The Ginsburg lab has a longstanding interest in the genetics of inherited bleeding and blood clotting disorders and the structure and function of blood coagulation proteins\, including von Willebrand factor (von Willebrand disease)\, ADAMTS13 (Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP))\, and PAI-1 (PAI-1 deficiency). Our discovery of the molecular basis for combined deficiency of blood clotting factors V and VIII took us from the “bedside” to the “bench” to further explore the regulation of protein transport from the endoplasmic reticulum to the Golgi\, leading to new insights into the pathogenesis of heart and blood diseases\, including the control of cholesterol levels. UID:147280-21900627@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147280 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Lecture,Medicine LOCATION:Palmer Commons - Great Lakes Room, Fourth Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260330T145737 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T173000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:If Bones Could Talk: The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade\, Colonial Aphasia\, and Racial Capitalism in Early Modern Europe DESCRIPTION:Talk (open to all) by visiting scholar Dr. Karida L. Brown\, Professor of Sociology\, Emory University. Visit funded by Rackham Graduate School Faculty Ally & Student Ally Program. UID:147235-21900568@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147235 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sociology LOCATION:LSA Building - 4154 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T003109 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T170000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Michigan Department of Treasury - Information Session on Jobs and Internships DESCRIPTION:The Michigan Department of Treasury will be hosting an information session on Tuesday\, April 7th from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM on their joband internships\, including more on the kinds of opportunities available and application process. Students will be able to meet staff from the Department of Treasury and ask whatever questions they have about opportunities and applying.This session will be in-person at the Maize &\; Blue Auditorium. If you are interested\, please register!  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. 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 webpage: https://umich.joinhandshake.com/events/1907175/share_preview  We want toensure full and equitable participation in our events. If an accessibility accommodation would promote your full participation in this event\, please indicate your accommodation requirements via the link below\, preferably at least 14 days prior to the program to ensure sufficient time for arranging your requested accommodation(s) or exploring suitable alternatives. If you have any questions regarding access to our programs\, please don't hesitate to reach out to Cierra Sutherland at cierrasu@umich.edu. Accessibility accommodation form: https://forms.gle/FmFn35ZLxJ8kvPfSA #UCC UID:145096-21896663@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145096 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Student Activities Building, Maize and Blue Auditorium, 515 E Jefferson St, Ann Arbor, MI, United States CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260323T090452 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Statistics Department Michael Woodroofe Lecture Series: Trevor Hastie\, Professor Emeritus of Statistics\, Professor Emeritus of Biomedical Data Science\, Department of Statistics\, Department of Biomedical Data Science\, Stanford University DESCRIPTION:Abstract: In this talk\, we introduce \"UniLasso\" -- a novel statistical method for sparse regression. This two-stage approach preserves the signs of the univariate coefficients and leverages their magnitude. Both of these properties are attractive for stability and interpretation of the model. Through comprehensive simulations and applications to real-world datasets\, we demonstrate that UniLasso outperforms Lasso in various settings\, particularly in terms of sparsity and model interpretability. Extensions to generalized linear models (GLMs) and Cox regression are also discussed.\n\nThis is joint work with Sourav Chatterjee and Rob Tibshirani. UID:146908-21899774@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146908 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:seminar LOCATION:West Hall - 411 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260303T093908 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T171500 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Synthesis\, Structure and Applications of Highly Microporous Organic Materials DESCRIPTION:Porous organic polymers represent a rare class of materials that combine high internal surface area with broad-spectrum chemical stability. These features make them attractive for applications where surface-guest interactions and durability dictate performance\, including corrosive gas storage\, water purification\, energy storage\, and catalysis. In many cases\, performance can be improved by fine-tuning bulk microporosity\, yet factors affecting this key property remain poorly understood. This seminar describes efforts to identify how synthetic pathways shape microporosity in amorphous porous networks. Using a network disassembly approach\, we show that pathway-dependent porosity is largely driven by defects arising from incomplete cross-linking. Implications for synthetic design and selected biomedical applications of highly microporous organic polymers will also be discussed. UID:138411-21882916@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138411 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Chemistry,Organic Chemistry,Science LOCATION:Chemistry Dow Lab - 1640 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260319T100523 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T183000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman\, Award-winning Economist\, Speaker\, and Author DESCRIPTION:A reception and book signing will take place in the Rebecca M. Blank Great Hall after the talk. The first 50 attendees at the event will receive a free copy of “The Double Tax: How Women of Color Are Overcharged and Underpaid.”\n\nSPEAKERS:\nAnna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman\nAward-winning Economist\, Speaker\, and Author\n\nCortney Sanders\n2026 Twink Frey Visiting Social Activist (TFVSA)\n\nYou've probably heard of the pink tax—that additional price women pay to exist in the same world as men. Now meet the double tax\, the compounded cost of racism and sexism\, or the pink tax and then some.\n\n\"The Double Tax\" dares to ask why it’s so expensive to be a woman in America and why it doesn’t have to be this way. Throughout the book\, Anna Gifty reveals that women spend more money\, time\, and effort than men across areas like beauty\, motherhood\, and career\, and that Black and white women lead vastly different lives. These differences\, highlighted through hundreds of conversations and countless studies\, reveal that the clearest path forward to reducing costs for all women is to ensure that no woman is left behind.\n\n“The Double Tax: How Women of Color Are Overcharged and Underpaid\,” her second book\, explores the costs women face\, why the bill runs higher for women of color\, and why closing the gaps helps everyone. UID:145634-21897613@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145634 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Book Talk,Free,Lecture LOCATION:Weill Hall (Ford School) - Weill Hall Annenberg Auditorium (Room 1120) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260403T181628 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T180000 SUMMARY:Class / Instruction:Composer Johanny Navarro and Librettist Marcus Yi DESCRIPTION:Composer Johanny Navarro and librettist Marcus Yi present a guest artist master class\, kicking off their week-long residency with SMTD OperaLab and Voice & Opera\, in preparation for the orchestral workshop production of Navarro and Yi's new comic opera\, *Working for the Macbeths*. In this master class\, the composer/librettist team will work with several cast members on scenes from the opera and engage in a Q&A session. \n\nThis event is free and open to the public with generous support from the Sally Fleming Master Class Series. \n\n*Working for the Macbeths* will have two performances\, at 7:30 pm on April 10 and 11 in McIntosh Theatre\, with Jayce Ogren conducting and Chía Patiño directing.\n\nABOUT THE GUEST ARTISTS\n\nPuerto Rican-born composer JOHANNY NAVARRO creates music inspired by Afro-Caribbean aesthetics\, blending vibrant rhythms with contemporary forms. Her works span opera\, orchestral\, and chamber music\, with commissions from the Multicultural Music Group\, Inc.\, Boston Opera Collaborative\, The Victory Players\, American Harp Society\, Inc.\, and Emory University Symphony Orchestra. Acclaimed for her operatic achievements\, she received Opera America’s Discovery Grant for *¿Y los Pasteles?* (2022) and was a finalist in Atlanta Opera's \"96-Hour Opera Project\" with *Atlanta: 1906* with libretto by Deborah D.E.E.P Mouton. As the Schwartz Artist-in-Residence\, she premiered *Marejada de los muertos* (2023). Navarro is currently developing *Working for the Macbeths* (2022) with librettist Marcus Yi.\n\nMARCUS YI is an award-winning theatre writer/composer/director\, and performer based in New York. Marcus was an inaugural member of the 92nd Street Y Musical Theater Development Lab Collective\, a 2021-2022 New Victory LabWorks Artist\, and a Resident Artist with the American Lyric Theater. He has been commissioned by The Kennedy Center\, Queens Council on the Arts\, Yangtze Rep\, the EST / Sloan Project\, First Stage\, Really Spicy Opera\, Atlanta Opera\, and American Lyric Theater. He is a NYSCA / NYFA Artist Fellowship Awardee (2025)\, NYSCA Support for Artists Grantee (2022\, 2024)\, and Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Creative Engagement Grantee (2019\, 2023).\n\nWORKING FOR THE MACBETHS\n\nComposer: Johanny Navarro | Librettist: Marcus Yi\n\nCommissioned by American Lyric Theater\nLawrence Edelson\, Artistic and General Director\nKelly Kuo\, Associate Artistic Director\n\n*Working for the Macbeths was developed under the auspices of the Composer Librettist Development Program at American Lyric Theater in New York City\, which is made possible through lead funding from the Mellon Foundation\, the Howard Gilman Foundation\, the Dubose and Dorothy Heyward Memorial Trust\, the National Endowment for the Arts\, the New York State Council on the Arts\, and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.*\n\nWORKING FOR THE MACBETHS will receive its world premiere at Pittsburgh Opera on February 27\, 2027. UID:146782-21899615@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146782 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus,Storytelling,Talk,Theater,Workshop LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - McIntosh Theatre CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002042 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T220000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:CPR/AED/First Aid Certification DESCRIPTION:The American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid blended learning course will help prepare you to recognize and care for a variety of breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults\, children and infants as well as prepare you to recognize and care for a variety of first aid emergencies. Participants who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate for CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid valid for two years.\nThis is a blended learning course that requires roughly 4 hours of online work prior to the first day of the course.\n**There is no fee for current Michigan Recreation employees. The fee for community members\, faculty\, staff\, or students who are not employed by the Michigan Recreation Dept. is $90. You can use the link here to complete payment.** UID:102122-21893565@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/102122 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Conference Room A CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260327T153751 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T180000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Donia Human Rights Center and Weiser Diplomacy Center Lecture | Addressing Human Rights and Democracy: The Challenges and Opportunities for Business DESCRIPTION:In his book *Conscience Incorporated: Pursuing Profits while Protecting Human Rights* https://myumi.ch/JPnR4\, Michael Posner examines the evolving role of large multinational companies in addressing human rights challenges tied to their business models\, in global supply chains\, in the tech sector and among investors. In the first part of this talk he will reflect on these topics. Posner also will address the crisis in democracy in the United States and in many parts of the world. Today societies are increasingly polarized\, fueled in part by social media and now artificial intelligence. Posner will examine this\, the potential for business leaders to support democratic norms and the rule of law\, and why they have been reluctant to exert it.\n\nRSVP here: https://myumi.ch/y1AQV\n \n Michael Posner is the Jerome Kohlberg Professor of Ethics and Finance at NYU's Stern School of Business. He is the Director of the Center for Business and Human Rights at the School\, the first-ever human rights center at a business school. Prior to joining NYU Stern\, Michael served in the Obama Administration from 2009-2013 as Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Democracy\, Human Rights and Labor. From 1978 to 2009\, he led Human Rights First\, a New York-based human rights advocacy organization.\n \nIf there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at umichhumanrights@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. UID:146992-21900212@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146992 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Business,human rights,international LOCATION:Weiser Hall - Room 1010 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260204T094804 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T183000 SUMMARY:Fair / Festival:Ginsberg Center Student Grants Showcase 2026 DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about student-led community-engaged work happening at the University of Michigan? Interested in learning about ways to engage with communities more equitably? Come join the Ginsberg Center in the Union’s Rogle Ballroom on April 7 as we celebrate and showcase the amazing work of our student grant recipients with community partners\, our Community Leadership Fellows\, and introduce several community organizations looking for student volunteers. Light snacks will be provided\, everyone is welcome! UID:144127-21894697@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144127 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,community service,Poster Presentation,Volunteering LOCATION:Michigan Union - Rogel Ballroom CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002042 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T180000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:BURSLEY HALL 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135622-21900759@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135622 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Bursley Lobby CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002044 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T190000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Maize & Blue Cupboard Volunteering DESCRIPTION:Come help us during normal operating hours\; as well as\, unload our weekly Food Gatherers deliveries and stock our shelves! If you are outside the U-M community\, please reach out to maize.blue.cupboard@umich.edu to sign up. UID:102102-21900289@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/102102 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Maize and Blue Cupboard inside Betsy Barbour CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002052 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T193000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:OrgLead 25 - 26 DESCRIPTION:Leadership program for Club Officers! UID:136979-21879416@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136979 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Michigan Union - 2210 ABC (2nd Floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002049 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T180000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:OXFORD HOUSES 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135676-21899487@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135676 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Community Center CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002053 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T190000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:SASPH Taboo Talks DESCRIPTION: UID:147232-21900566@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147232 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:SPH I 1680 Cornely Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002052 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T183000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Shape the Future of Trotter MESA: Student Leader Ideation Sessions DESCRIPTION:As a member of the Trotter and MESA community\, you—and the organizations you serve—  provide invaluable insights that shape the culture and legacy of both units.  As we continue to merge these units as one\, we would like to invite you to help shape the next generation of Trotter MESA. Both Trotter and MESA have a rich legacy of building community\, shaping belonging\, and deepening the experiences of students. This merger is not just a structural change—it’s a moment to build on that legacy and imagine a stronger future.We invite you to participate in idea generation sessions that will be designed to spark innovative thinking\, generate collective insights\, and inform the priorities of Trotter/MESA. UID:146251-21898720@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146251 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Zoom CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250925T095602 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T183000 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:139870-21886249@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:20260404T002043 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T180000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:WEST QUAD 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135686-21900704@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135686 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Main 1st Floor Hallway CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260302T161613 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T190000 SUMMARY:Well-being:Mindful Movement: Workshop for Adults DESCRIPTION:Are you feeling out of balance or overwhelmed by the pace of everyday life? Looking for practical skills to help you reconnect with yourself\, manage stress\, and find emotional balance? The Mary A. Rackham Institute (MARI)’s Psychological Clinic invites you to our 5-week Mindful Movement Workshop for Adults designed to help you build mind-body awareness and handle life’s challenges with greater presence.\n\nWhat You’ll Learn in Mindful Movement:\n+ Develop mind-body connection through mindful movement practices\n+ Practice mindfulness\, breathing exercises\, and gentle movement\n+ Gain tools for managing difficult emotions and staying present every day\n\nWhy Choose a Group Approach?\nGroup workshops offer a unique space to build calm and presence alongside others seeking similar skills. You’ll share strategies\, learn together\, and provide support as you build healthy\, sustainable habits—progress you can truly feel in both body and mind.\n\nPrefer a one-on-one experience? We also offer short-term individual Mindful Movement therapy tailored to your personal goals.\n\nWorkshop Details:\n- Who: Adults 18+ interested in improving mindfulness skills (whether you’re new to it or already practicing)\, or anyone seeking greater presence and emotional balance\n- When: Wednesdays\, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.\, for five weeks\n- Dates: March 17\, 2026 – April 14\, 2026\n- Where: In-person at our offices at 210 S. 5th Ave\, Ann Arbor\, MI. UID:146097-21898368@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146097 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:anxiety,Graduate,Graduate and Professional Students,Graduate Students,Group Therapy,Life Balance,managing anxiety,mental health,Mindfulness,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,Well-being,Workshop LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260312T100243 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T183000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Alcohol Awareness Month Community Forum Hope\, Support\, and Healing for Families DESCRIPTION:Alcohol use affects entire families. In honor of Alcohol Awareness Month\, join us for a community forum focused on hope\, healing\, and support. Learn from experts\, connect with others\, and discover resources that help families move forward. This event is co-hosted by the U-M Addiction Center and Washtenaw Face Addiction Now. All are welcome!\n\nHear from experts in our community:\nRay Dalton\, Dawn Farm\nJoe Davis\, Washtenaw Face Addiction Now\nJonathan Morrow\, M.D.\,U-M Addiction Treatment Services\n\nDate: Tuesday\, April 7th 2026\nTime: 6:30 - 8:00 PM EST\nLocation: Ann Arbor Senior Center\, 1320 Baldwin Ave\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48104 UID:146434-21899091@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146434 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Addiction Care,Community Service,Depression,Education,Family,Free,Health,Health & Wellness,In Person,Medicine,Mental Health,Pharmacy,Pre Med,Pre-Health,Psychiatry,Psychology,Public Health,Social Impact,Well-being,Wellness LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002045 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T190000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:ALICE LLOYD 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135616-21900906@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135616 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Room 2060 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260403T121631 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:DAZZLE // CAMOUFLAGE: Electronic Chamber Music Concert DESCRIPTION:The Department of Performing Arts Techology (PAT) presents a concert featuring work from PAT 413/513 - Electronic Chamber Music.\n\nFeaturing music by Jonathan Tatara\, Ian Rhee\, and Mary Denney. UID:147338-21900844@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147338 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Chip Davis Technology Studio CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260402T120039 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T190000 SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:LSA Virtual Q&A for Admitted High School Students DESCRIPTION:Did you recently get admitted to the College of Literature\, Sciences\, and the Arts (LSA)? If so\, please join us for a one-hour informational and Q&A Session with our current cohort of LSA Ambassadors. The session is restricted to first-year admitted LSA students only. If you are interested\, sign up for a session below. Eastern Time Zone. \n\nPlease register here: http://myumi.ch/2rez4 UID:118178-21899457@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/118178 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Diversity Equity and Inclusion,Prospective Student,Prospective Undergraduate Students,Virtual LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002042 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T200000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:MARKLEY HALL 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135671-21900861@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135671 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Angela Davis Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260402T102019 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T210000 SUMMARY:Other:QMSS Community Hours TAKEOVER: Walk-In Advising & Declaration Party! DESCRIPTION:As an add-on to QMSS Community Hours as usual\, QMSS is inviting you to have small bites\, cookies\, and snacks with us (for FREE!) while you get your QMSS minor declared\, get your minor released in preparation for upcoming graduations\, get your QMSS elective(s) approved\, and take care of any quick advising questions with NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY!\n\nWhat can you do during this QMSS Community Hours Takeover & Declaration Party event?\n\nDeclare the QMSS minor!\nGet a release for your minor (required for graduation)\nWalk-In advising: get your QMSS electives approved\, make plans for F26\, meet with a QMSS Peer Mentor\nStudy or do homework and projects for your classes\nEnjoy lo-fi music\, wraps\, and cookies\n\nStudents who declare QMSS during this event will get to go home with their free QMSS t-shirt & any QMSS swag that they want!\n\nSee you there! UID:147347-21900881@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147347 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Food,Free,Minors,Quantitative Methods,Social Sciences,Transfer Students,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Weiser Hall - 110 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002048 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T180000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:SOUTH QUAD / FLETCHER 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135683-21899168@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135683 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Ambatana Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002048 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260312T110000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:SOUTH QUAD / FLETCHER 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135683-21899208@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135683 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:South Quad Game Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002042 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T200000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:TRANSDISCIPLINARY FELLOWS 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135685-21899382@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135685 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Conference Room, Northwood Community Center (1000 McIntyre) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T000124 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T203000 SUMMARY:Other:Women in Data Science Regional Conference DESCRIPTION:Join us for our inaugural WiDS conference at the University of Michigan! Hear from inspiring women leaders in data science as they share their journeys\, research\, and career insights. Open to all students and professionals interested in data science\, ML\, and analytics. UID:147244-21900592@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147244 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:USB 2244 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260312T181730 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T193000 SUMMARY:Performance:Chamber Music & Dance with a View DESCRIPTION:Enjoy LIVE collaborative performances by U-M SMTD faculty & students in an intimate setting. Join us in the Dance Building's Perry Kasper Granoff Studio. \n\nThe event runs 6:30 - 7:15pm. \n\nFree parking is available. Seating is limited. UID:146412-21899052@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146412 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Dance,Faculty,Free,Interdisciplinary,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Dance Building CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251219T182308 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T195000 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:142266-21890297@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:20260404T002048 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T200000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Raise the Bar 2.0 Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:The Raise the Bar Workshop is a community check in around alcohol and substance use culture and its impact on the experiences of sexual assault. RTB aims to reduce harm and foster a culture of safety and accountability social and community-driven organizations on campus by equipping members with the tools to intervene\, support peers\, and model positive social norms. It also supports the broader university goal of creating safer\, more inclusive communities.\nThe Raise the Bar 2.0 workshop will strategically focus on the following knowledge\, skills\, and attitude changes for participants: Knowledge: Increased knowledge of the impacts and influence of alcohol and substances in rape culture.Increased understanding of how alcohol and substances are used as date rape drugsBehavioral and Culture Change: Actions to take to create drinking cultures where we are less assaultagenic Useful social norms around safety and wellbeing linking to their organizational platformsExploration of group’s norms around alcohol and substance use and how these contribute or detract from the social\, physical and emotional health of group members Skill AttainmentBystander intervention skills in substance use settings specific to the group or organization’s cultureClear strategies to address inappropriate behavior. Linking the behaviors to an acronym.Learning how to identify perpetrator behaviors Implementing Bystander Intervention skills UID:147115-21900396@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147115 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260401T121635 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T203000 SUMMARY:Performance:Casey Boyer\, viola DESCRIPTION:Graduate student Casey Boyer performs a final master's degree recital. UID:146293-21898844@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146293 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Blanche Anderson Moore Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002053 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T200000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:FSL - Panhel Meetings WI 2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:144225-21898819@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144225 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Anderson Room ABCD CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251222T120122 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T210000 SUMMARY:Film Screening:II Cineforum DESCRIPTION:II Cineforum: Italian Classics on Campus Film Screening Series\n\nFREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!\nFilm in Italian with English subtitles\n\nLocated in North Quad Space 2435\n\nTuesday\, February 10 @7pm\, Ladri di biciclette\, Vittorio De Sica\, 1948.\n\nFilm synopsis: Hailed around the world as one of the greatest movies ever made\, the Academy Award–winning Bicycle Thieves\, directed by Vittorio De Sica\, defined an era in cinema. In poverty-stricken postwar Rome\, a man is on his first day of a new job that offers hope of salvation for his desperate family when his bicycle\, which he needs for work\, is stolen. With his young son in tow\, he sets off to track down the thief. Simple in construction and profoundly rich in human insight\, Bicycle Thieves embodies the greatest strengths of the Italian neorealist movement: emotional clarity\, social rectitude\, and brutal honesty.\n\nTuesday\, March 17 @7pm\, La strada\, Federico Fellini\, 1954. \n\nFilm synopsis: There has never been a face quite like that of Giulietta Masina. Her husband\, the legendary Federico Fellini\, directs her as Gelsomina in La Strada\, the film that launched them both to international stardom. Gelsomina is sold by her mother into the employ of Zampanò (Anthony Quinn)\, a brutal strongman in a traveling circus. When Zampanò encounters an old rival in highwire artist the Fool (Richard Basehart)\, his fury is provoked to its breaking point. With La Strada\, Fellini left behind the familiar signposts of Italian neorealism for a poetic fable of love and cruelty\, evoking brilliant performances and winning the hearts of audiences and critics worldwide.\n\nTuesday\, April 7 @7pm\, Il bell'Antonio\, Mauro Bolognini\, 1960. \n\nFilm synopsis: In the lush city of Catania\, Sicily\, Antonio (Marcello Mastroianni) is regarded as the ultimate lover of women\, a title he holds dear. Yet not long after marrying the beautiful Barbara (Claudia Cardinale)\, Antonio’s new obligations begin to weigh on him\, and soon he is faltering in the bedroom. In short order\, his impotence is the talk of the town\, and Antonio is a laughingstock. As he tries to repair the damage to his marriage\, Barbara considers her options for leaving. UID:142270-21890311@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142270 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:film,film screening,Free,italian LOCATION:North Quad - Space 2435 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260210T092327 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T200000 SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:Live Chat with a Lloyd Scholar! DESCRIPTION:Lloyd Scholars for Writing and the Arts (LSWA) is a diverse living-learning community in Alice Lloyd Hall where students who are passionate about creativity in any form come together through innovative classes and unique extracurricular opportunities to grow as thinkers\, writers\, artists\, and leaders. All academic majors are welcome!\n\nDuring these virtual live chats\, prospective students will meet current LSWA students and leaders who will share their experiences in the program and answer any questions about life in LSWA. Contact lswa@umich.edu to RSVP!\n\nPlease RSVP at least 48 hours before the Live Chat. UID:145298-21897023@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145298 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Prospective Student,Prospective Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002042 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T200000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:TRANSDISCIPLINARY FELLOWS 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135685-21900325@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135685 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Fellows Lounge (8th Floor of Munger) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260331T181629 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T194500 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Pre-Concert Lecture: Arts Chorale DESCRIPTION:Arts Chorale conductor Kenneth Sieloff presents a lecture at 7:15 pm before the Arts Chorale performance at 8:00 pm. UID:147314-21900723@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147314 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Concert,Free,Music,Talk LOCATION:Hill Auditorium - Lower Level Lobby CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260401T181628 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T210000 SUMMARY:Performance:Anda Jiang\, violin DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate student Anda Jiang performs a final senior recital. UID:146294-21898845@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146294 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260401T181628 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T220000 SUMMARY:Performance:Arts Chorale DESCRIPTION:The Arts Chorale is the official choir of the College of Literature\, Science\, and the Arts. It provides a fun and enriching environment for students who enjoy singing. A mixed choir that is open to any U-M student\, the Arts Chorale is a musical and social group that has existed at the University for over 60 years. Although affiliated with SMTD\, most members are not music majors.\n\nKenneth Sieloff\, conductor\n\nPROGRAM\n*I Was Glad*\, Hurd \n*Regina Coeli*\, Lotti \n*Hark I Hear the Harps Eternal*\, arr. Parker\n*Dorchester Canticles*\, O'Regan\, Tarik\n*Lass dich nur nichts nicht dauren\, Op. 30*\, Brahms \n*Precious Lord\, Take My Hand*\, arr. Ringwald \n*Tambur*\, Bardos\n*Strike it up\, Tabor*\, Weelkes\n*If you can walk\, you can dance*\, Alexander\n*Lift Every Voice and Sing*\, Carter UID:135479-21876868@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135479 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Concert,Free,Music LOCATION:Hill Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260303T152543 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Echoes of the Past: Greektown as Seen by Sam Karres DESCRIPTION:Explore the personal sketchbooks of Sam Karres\, Greek-American painter and artist\, as he illustrates the daily life of residents in Greektown\, Detroit. This exhibit highlights Detroit’s Greek-American community and urban scenery during the late 20th century. Experience art and life through Sam’s eyes with scenes of music\, dance\, restaurants\, and the faces of the community. Let the vivid watercolor paintings and expressive sketches transport you to a Greektown of the past\, and learn more about Sam Karres’ life as an artist.\n\nFeaturing works from the Sam Karres Archive\, 1955-2012\, held by the University of Michigan Library's Special Collection Research Center. Curated by Annelie Zissis and Arthur Pfeifer-Rubey\, Library Engagement Fellows. UID:146151-21898458@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146151 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library (2nd floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260402T121621 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T213000 SUMMARY:Performance:Gabriel Johnson\, trumpet DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate student Gabriel Johnson performs a final senior recital. UID:146295-21898846@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146295 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Stamps Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260318T102025 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T210000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Grab-and-Go Study Snacks at Stockwell DESCRIPTION:Join the Stockwell Diversity Peer Educators and Multicultural Council for a variety of study snacks to help keep you fueled for finals! UID:146732-21899567@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146732 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Diversity Peer Educators,Food,housing LOCATION:Stockwell Hall - Rosa Parks Multicultural Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002049 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T213000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:NORTH QUAD 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135674-21899377@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135674 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:NQ Bowman Room, 10th Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260324T142358 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:'Redefining the Crown' Art Exhibit DESCRIPTION:\"Artist’s statement: For centuries\, hair has been critical to how human beings understand racial categories\, gender designations\, and class status. For Black women in particular\, hair has and continues to be tied to ethnic identity and a history of self-determination\, social justice\, and survival. Thus\, chemotherapy-induced hair loss is a devastating event for Black patients who are also more likely to be diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer subtypes necessitating chemotherapy\, carrying a 40% increased risk of dying from breast cancer.\n\nRedefining the ‘crown’: Approaching chemotherapy-induced alopecia among Black patients with breast cancer” started as a manuscript published in the scientific journal Cancer. But the work could not stop there. “Redefining the Crown” then metamorphosed into a photo essay project aimed at exploring the breast cancer journeys of six Black women and their experiences with hair loss due to chemotherapy. Though the project centers the experience of Black women\, we also acknowledge that breast cancer and chemotherapy-induced alopecia impact individuals of all genders. While the goal is to illuminate the unique stories of Black women who are affected uncommonly by this common disease\, the project is also a call to action regarding the disproportionate breast cancer-related mortality facing Black communities.\n\nIn this portraiture series\, photographer Tafari Stevenson-Howard captures the intimate journeys of Ann Chatman\, Tanisha Kennedy\, Felecia McDaniel\, Shantell Elaine McCoy\, Tamara Lynn Myles\, and Veleria Banks. This exhibition examines how these women have navigated the profound impact of hair loss caused by chemotherapy and how their sense of cultural pride and personal identity have been redefined amidst their battles with breast cancer.\n\nThese survivors have redefined their own crowns. More profound than the new hairstyles they don after hair loss are the invisible crowns that they choose to wear each day: gratitude\, faith\, and resilience. What do their words mean to you? Do they empower you to act?\n\nArtist’s name: Versha Pleasant\nWork Title: Image 2\nDate of creation: September 2024\nArtist’s statement: Photo by Tafari Stevenson-Howard\" UID:146980-21900161@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146980 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Michigan Union - 1st Floor - Opera Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260403T120057 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145010-21896284@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145010 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260327T120110 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145011-21896306@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145011 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260320T120134 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145012-21896335@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145012 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260313T120149 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145013-21896371@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145013 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260227T120209 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145014-21896421@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145014 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260220T120239 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145015-21896478@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145015 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260213T120305 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145016-21896542@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145016 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260218T060240 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T235959 SUMMARY:Other:FULL SEMESTER SCHEDULE DESCRIPTION:This is a schedule of all our events happening this semester. Please follow the instagram or email iazamora@umich.edu to get on the email list for more information.  UID:145222-21896875@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145222 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Mason Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260120T163718 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T160000 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:143388-21893047@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:20260327T160331 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Threads of Heritage: Syrian Textiles as Living History DESCRIPTION:View \"Threads of Heritage: Syrian Textiles as Living History\,\" a cultural exhibit exploring the artistry\, symbolism\, and regional diversity of traditional Syrian garments. Featuring handcrafted pieces from cities such as Hama\, Aleppo\, Homs\, and Saraqib\, the exhibit highlights textile practices that reflect identity\, memory\, and cultural continuity. Many of these traditions are increasingly at risk of disappearing\, making preservation efforts especially urgent. \n\nThis exhibit\, on display in the rotunda of the Clark Library\, follows a live presentation held on March 30 and offers you an opportunity to engage with Syrian textile heritage as both an artistic and historical narrative. UID:147155-21900456@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147155 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library, 2nd Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260223T141911 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T164500 SUMMARY:Exhibition:America at 250: Reflections on the Bicentennial DESCRIPTION:The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library is proud to announce the opening of a new exhibit\, America at 250: Reflections on the Bicentennial.\n\nThe exhibit explores how President Ford joined Americans across the country in commemorating the Bicentennial. Highlighting some of the nationwide celebrations in 1976 and public gifts given to President Ford\, the exhibit asks visitors to reflect on our own Semiquincentennial commemorations.\n\nThe exhibit\, located in the Library's lobby\, will be free to visitors and will be available until December 3\, 2026. UID:145837-21897913@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145837 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:American Bicentennial,American History,Bicentennial,History,President Gerald Ford LOCATION:Gerald Ford Library - Lobby CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260331T153740 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T164500 SUMMARY:Exhibition:The Midwest's Genesis: A Rare Look at the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 DESCRIPTION:A special display at the Gerald Ford Presidential Library will feature the Northwest Ordinance of 1787\, on loan from the NARA\, and on display in Michigan for the first time. Drafted by the Confederation Congress at the same time as the Constitution\, the Ordinance outlined a framework for government in the northwest territory\, defined the rights guaranteed in that territory\, and created a process for admitting new states to the United States. The display offers a rare opportunity to view a document that helped shape the ideals and values of the young nation. UID:147304-21900670@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147304 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:American History,michigan history,Northwest Ordinance LOCATION:Gerald Ford Library - Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260318T165331 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T150000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:4th Annual Disability Visability in Engineering Symposium DESCRIPTION:The fourth annual Disability Visibility in Engineering Symposium to take place on April 8 from 9 am to 3 pm in the East Room in Pierpont Commons and on Zoom. This student-driven symposium aims to create a space where the engineering community can discuss and learn more about ways to create more accessible engineering environments\, research methods\, and technologies. We are especially interested in finding new ways to support interdisciplinary collaboration and learning. \n\nTenative event schedule includes:\n- A keynote presentation from Will Purves\, director of accessibility and education for the Disability Network for Washtenaw Monroe Livingston\n- A keynote presentation from Andrew Seelhoff\, a Mechanical Engineering and Robotics student\n- Lightning talks about the intersection between engineering and disability research\n- Presentations regarding ways to integrate accessible practices into engineering work/culture\n- A student and faculty panel focused on discussing perspectives and experiences navigating academia \n- A poster session focused on the intersection between engineering and disability\n- Coffee and lunch catered by the university\n\nIf you are interested or have any questions\, please feel free to reach out. We're also happy to take any suggestions you may have to make this symposium a success. UID:146779-21899614@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146779 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Disability,Diversity,Diversity Equity and Inclusion,Engineering,Food,In Person,Mechanical Engineering,Michigan Engineering,Virtual LOCATION:Pierpont Commons - East room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002053 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T094500 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:BTS Fast Track Webinar - March/April\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join us to understand how the intersection of the BBA program\, the Tauber Institute\, and the One-Year Master's degree in Supply Chain Management can support and accelerate your career growth!   UID:146433-21899083@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146433 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Virtual CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260224T144541 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T100000 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:145904-21898054@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145904 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Fitness,Health & Wellness LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260210T131912 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Flyways DESCRIPTION:Iranian-American artist Sheida Soleimani explores themes of migration\, political exile\, queerness\, and environmental crisis through the wildly imaginative and intricate scenarios she first stages in her studio. The tableaus—which often include live animals\, props\, even her parents—are then photographed\, documenting the artist’s process. Each photograph becomes a part of Soleimani’s rich visual storytelling. \n\n*Flyways *presents a series of new photographs that include images evocative of her family’s history and migration story in juxtaposition with images of injured birds that are representative of Soleimani’s work as a wildlife rehabilitator. (In 2018\, Soleimani founded Congress of Birds\, a wild bird rehabilitation center in Rhode Island.) The change in her practice to include bird rescue results in a revolutionary body of work steeped in passion and articulated in a completely original visual language. Learn more at https://lsa.umich.edu/humanities/gallery/current-exhibitions/sheida-soleimani.html. UID:142798-21891625@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142798 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Birding,Exhibition,Humanities,Multicultural,Visual Arts LOCATION:202 S. Thayer - Institute for the Humanities Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260306T130452 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T163000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:From Freddy to Quentin: The On-Set Still Photography of Joyce Rudolph DESCRIPTION:Joyce Rudolph has photographed some iconic actors and characters in her role as still photographer for the movies. This sampling of images from her papers\, which are housed as part of the Special Collections Research Center's Mavericks & Makers collection\, include the first images of Freddy Krueger in \"A Nightmare on Elm Street\,\" Arnold Schwenegger in \"The Terminator\,\" legends Jack Nicholson\, Diane Keaton\, Sean Penn\, and Robert DeNiro\, as well as directors such as Quentin Tarantino\, Martin Scorsese\, and her husband\, Alan Rudolph. UID:146264-21898776@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146264 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Special Collections Research Center, 6th floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251215T165341 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T170000 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:142773-21891503@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:20260408T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T200000 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:142417-21890911@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:20260227T142322 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T094500 SUMMARY:Meeting:Planet Blue Sustainability Goal Update DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered how U-M Ann Arbor is working to protect the environment while supporting our campus community? Join us this Earth Month on April 8 to learn from sustainability staff members who help our campus protect resilient grounds\, divert waste\, and reduce carbon emissions. These experts will provide a background on our newly updated campus sustainability goals and then open the floor for Q&A. We’ll wrap up the session with opportunities for students\, staff\, and faculty to get involved in these goals\, so that anyone can live\, work\, and learn sustainably on campus.\n\nThis event is free and open to any U-M community member\, but registration is strongly encouraged. Please email pba-information@umich.edu with questions. This event is brought to you by the Office of Campus Sustainability\, LSA Sustainability\, and the Planet Blue Ambassador Program. UID:146031-21898294@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146031 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:carbon reduction,climate,Climate Change,Community Engagement,Earth Month,Environment,environmental,environmental education,Free,planet blue,plants,Sustainability,Virtual,Waste Reduction LOCATION:Off Campus Location - https://umich.zoom.us/j/99273012978 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250627T144629 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T110000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Responding to Mental Health Concerns in the Workplace DESCRIPTION:Course details and registration are available on the Organizational Learning website. UID:136266-21878342@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136266 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Leadership,Stress Management,Well-being,Workshop LOCATION:Administrative Services Building - Suite 2030, Room 2045 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251215T163232 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T170000 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:142768-21891416@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:20251118T163345 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T120000 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:136300-21889798@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:20260313T153702 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T223000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Interferon Regulatory Factor 6 in epithelial homeostasis and disease DESCRIPTION:2026 Cell & Developmental Biology Seminar Series\n\nSpeaker: Martine Dunnwald\, PharmD\, PhD. Research Professor of Anatomy and Cell Biology. The University of Iowa.\n\nHost: Hisham Bazzi\, PhD\n\nThe venue is accessible via elevator and ramp. If you require any accommodations in order to fully participate in this activity\, please inform Brooke Lorigan-Bishar.\nT: 734-647-4835\nE: brloriga@med.umich.edu UID:146581-21899310@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146581 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Basic Science,Biology,Biosciences,Science LOCATION:Taubman Biomedical Science Research Building - ABC Seminar Rooms CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260331T140636 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T130000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:CANCELED - ECRC Career Cafe featuring BAE Systems DESCRIPTION:The Career Cafe event featuring BAE Systems has been cancelled. Please visit jobs.baesystems.com if you are interested in connecting with BAE Systems. UID:146200-21898649@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146200 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Career,Graduate Students,Michigan Engineering,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Duderstadt Center - Second Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002054 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T110000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Clinical Faculty Dialogues DESCRIPTION:A new Faculty Senate initiative—the Clinical Faculty / Faculty Senate Dialogues—will\n help the Faculty Senate better understand the concerns\, issues\, and \nperspectives of Clinical Faculty. In 2023\, the Faculty Senate expanded \nto include all faculty with at least a 50% appointment as a clinical \nprofessor (assistant\, associate\, and full). So that the Faculty Senate \ncan better connect with its new clinical members\, this new initiative \nwill feature a number of listening sessions.\nDo you have something you’d like to discuss with Faculty \nGovernance? Do you want to learn more about what Faculty Governance is \nand does? Then please join us for coffee\, bagels\, and conversation!  \nThese events are hosted by SACUA Chair Derek Peterson\, SACUA Vice Chair and Clinical Assistant Professor Soumya Rangarajan\, and the Faculty Senate Office. UID:145100-21899477@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145100 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Alexander Ruthven Building, Room 2180. 1109 Geddes Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260303T092328 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:The Art of Illumination (tazhib) with Behnaz Karjoo DESCRIPTION:Get a brief overview of the art of illumination (tazhib) history\, tools and techniques\, and then work on a small motif you can take home. Please register (https://forms.gle/29U6Z1AczfLBAVZj9)\, as this workshop is limited to 20 participants.\n\nBehnaz Karjoo studied jewelry design and photography at the Fashion Institute of Technology before embarking on the classical arts. Under the mentorship of Mujgan Baskoylu\, a distinguished master in Turkish illumination\, miniature painting\, and paper cutting\, Behnaz began her practice and earned her ijazah\, a certificate of mastery in illumination\, in 2016. In addition to tazhib\, she practices miniature art and square kufic calligraphy. She is a member of the New York Islamic Arts collective\, and holds the belief that while classical arts\, including illumination\, have a timeless foundation\, their potential for innovation and growth is boundless. UID:146103-21898390@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146103 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Special Collections Research Center, 6th floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002054 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T120000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:CMW: Coping with Stress DESCRIPTION:Campus Mind Works Wellness GroupLet’s be real - college is stressful! Join our Coping with Stress wellness group to learn some coping strategies\, hear from other students and get some free lunch!April 8 | 11:00 - 12:00 E.T. | Haven Hall\, Room G634 | Register: campusmindworks.org UID:143309-21892889@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143309 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260128T154859 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T120000 SUMMARY:Well-being:Coping with Stress DESCRIPTION:Let’s be real - college is stressful! Join our Coping with Stress wellness group to learn some coping strategies\, hear from other students and get some free lunch! This FREE in-person educational wellness group is for students only and will include an interactive presentation facilitated by staff from the Eisenberg Family Depression Center and is a collaborative service with U-M Engineering's C.A.R.E. Center and the Newnan Academic Advising Center.\n\nRegistration is not required for in-person wellness groups\, but is recommended so there is enough lunch for all attendees. You can register using the link. Learn more at campusmindworks.org UID:143468-21893232@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143468 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Campus Mind Works,Central Campus,Food,Free,Free Food,Graduate and Professional Students,Health & Wellness,In Person,mental health,Undergraduate Students,Well-being,Wellness,Workshop LOCATION:Haven Hall - G634 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260115T181512 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T190000 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:138032-21881323@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:20260401T181508 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:What We Tend: The 2026 MFA Graduate Thesis Exhibition DESCRIPTION:\n\nWhat We Tend: The 2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition is on view at the Stamps Gallery from March 20 — April 11\, 2026. The exhibition presents seven artists whose practices unfold through care—care for land\, for bodies\, for memory\, and for one another. Working across ritual\, non-linear time\, and intersectional inquiries into labor and domestic life\, these artists treat familial\, site-specific\, and sociopolitical histories as living structures rather than sealed archives. What We Tend features the work of MFA students River Forest Berry\, Michelle Cieloszczyk\, Zoë Dong\, Fiona Hoffer\, Michael ​“Modius Modi” King Jr.\, Michaela Nichelle\, and Sujay Saple.\n\nJoin us to celebrate the work of MFA graduate students at the Opening Reception on March 20 from 6 — 8 p.m. Refreshments will be served and artists will be present.\n\nPlease note: \n\nThroughout the exhibition\, visitors are encouraged to bring clean and empty aluminum cans to participate in Michaela Nichelle’s installation. \nThe exhibition will be closed to the public on Friday\, April 10. UID:144188-21894820@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144188 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002054 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:2025-2026 Ginsberg Center Events DESCRIPTION: UID:142627-21898613@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142627 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Edward and Rosalie Ginsberg Center CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260114T093903 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:2025-2026 MICDE Ph.D. in Scientific Computing Student Seminars DESCRIPTION:The MICDE PhD Student Seminar Series showcases the research of students in the Ph.D. in Scientific Computing. Lunch will be served. These events are open to the public\, but we request that all who plan to attend register in advance via Sessions (see link). \n\nPresenter details will be available on the registration form and on the MICDE events calendar. Planned sessions will be canceled if no one signs up to present\, and registrants will be notified.\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email micde-phd@umich.edu. UID:139740-21894089@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139740 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Public Health,Research,Science,Scientific Computing,Sessions,Aerospace Engineering,Chemical Engineering,Chemistry,Civil and Environmental Engineering,College Of Engineering,Computation,Computational Medicine,Computational Modeling,Computational Science,Computational Social Science,Data Science,Engineering,Free,Graduate,Graduate and Professional Students,Graduate School,Graduate Students,Health Behavior & Health Equity,In Person,Interdisciplinary,Machine Learning,Materials Science,Micde,Phd Seminar,Political Science,Prospective Graduate Students LOCATION:Room 4425, Green Court Building CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260226T153708 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Accessible PowerPoint Presentations DESCRIPTION:This practical presentation guides the audience through tips and tools for making PowerPoint accessible\, including content such as using the Accessibility Checker and appropriate recommendations for color contrast\, font style\, size\, and spacing. We will also have an interactive remediation activity for all attendees to gain hands-on knowledge of accessible presentation creation.\n\nAmerican Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) captioning services will be provided. If you need additional accommodations to participate in this webinar\, please email the ADA Coordinator at ADAcoordinator@umich.edu. UID:143456-21893202@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143456 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Academic Technology At Michigan,Accessibility,Digital Accessibility,Disability,Inclusion,Virtual,Workshop LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260126T121811 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T123000 SUMMARY:Performance:Austin Zhu & Adam Lenhart\, carillon DESCRIPTION:Graduate students Austin Zhu & Adam Lenhart perform 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:144557-21895488@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144557 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music LOCATION:Burton Memorial Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002044 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T130000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:BAITS II 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135619-21900562@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135619 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Coman Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260318T124325 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T130000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Conversations with an Elected Official - Washtenaw County 15th District Judge DESCRIPTION:Come and join us for another iteration of Conversations with an Elected Official - District Judge 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! Hosted in the Ginsberg Center Commons on April 8th from 12pm-1pm. We will be talking with Washtenaw County 15th District Judge Miriam A. Perry. Be on the lookout for additional events throughout the year featuring other local elected officials! UID:146167-21898612@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146167 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Civic Engagement,Discussion,Faculty And Staff,Free,Law,Undergraduate Students,Washtenaw County LOCATION:Ginsberg Center for Community Service and Learning CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250904T085750 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T130000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:DAAS Faculty Forum DESCRIPTION:In the spirit of creating stronger departmental connections\, DAAS is presenting a faculty forum in honor of DAAS's 55th anniversary. Members of the DAAS faculty will discuss their projects\, research\, and/or publications to share more about their work and interests. The DAAS Faculty Forum will be held monthly on Wednesdays at noon.\n\nSeptember 17 - Stephen Ward\, Associate Director of the Residential College\; Arthur F Thurnau Professor\; Associate Professor of Afroamerican and African Studies\; Associate Professor in the Residential College\n\nOctober 22 - Magdalena Zaborowska\, Chair and Professor of American Culture\, Professor of Afroamerican and African Studies\n\nNovember 5 - Jessica Walker\, Assistant Professor of Afroamerican and African Studies\; Assistant Professor of American Culture\n\nDecember 3 - Al Young Jr.\, Associate Director of Center for Social Solutions\; Arthur F Thurnau Professor\; Edgar G. Epps Collegiate Professor of Sociology\; Professor of Afroamerican and African studies\; Professor of Public Policy\n\nJanuary 21- Aliyah Khan\, Director of the Global Islamic Studies Center\, International Institute\; Associate Professor of English\; Associate Professor of Afroamerican and African Studies\n\nFebruary 18 - Scott Ellsworth\, Teaching Professor in Afroamerican and African Studies\n\nMarch 25 - Saraellen Strongman\, Assistant Professor of Afroamerican and African Studies\n\nApril 8 - David Doris\, Associate Professor of Afroamerican and African Studies\; Associate Professor of African Art and Visual Culture UID:137882-21881027@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137882 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:africa,african american,african and african american studies,african and afroamerican studies,African Diaspora,African Studies,Afroamerican,Art,Black America,Blackness,Caribbean,History,Humanities,Sociology LOCATION:Haven Hall - 4701 Haven Hall (DAAS Conference Room) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260119T161712 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T124500 SUMMARY:Tours:Exploring the Reef: Coral Reef Sustainability Tour DESCRIPTION:Learn about coral reefs and how these unique ecosystems have a crucial role in supporting our planet. U-M researcher Dr. Bardwell will lead a tour of his coral reef tanks and share how sustainability and coral reefs are intertwined. Participants will have the opportunity to get a close-up look at coral reefs and discover the intricate lives of the creatures who live here.\n\nWe will be meeting at the BSB West Atrium before traveling to Dr. Bardwell’s office together. Swipe access is required to access the coral reefs\, so please arrive on time to ensure you can join us for the tour.\n\nThe event is free and open to any U-M community member\, but registration is required. Space is limited for this program\, so please only sign up for one of the tours. Please email pba-information@umich.edu with questions or if you are no longer able to join this event after registering. UID:144148-21894728@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144148 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ecology,Education,Environment,environmental,environmental education,Free,In Person,Museum,museums,Nature,planet blue,Science,Sustainability LOCATION:Biological Sciences Building - Meet at West Atrium Lobby CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002055 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T133000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:How to Set and Achieve Financial Goals as a Graduate Student DESCRIPTION:Having any savings rate when living on a graduate student stipend is a huge financial accomplishment. You are eager to make the best use of that limited flow of money\, but you might be stuck in analysis paralysis. Should you save up cash? Should you pay down debt (even student loans)? Should you invest—and is that possible during graduate school? During this workshop\, you will apply an eight-step framework to your own individual finances to identify your next singular financial goal and learn how to pursue it.Important for Registrants:\nPlease visit this page for important preparation instructions before the workshop.\n\nBio: Emily Roberts is a personal finance educator specializing in early-career Ph.D.s. Through her business\, Personal Finance for Ph.D.s\, she equips graduate students and postdocs to make the most of their money. She gives seminars at universities and for associations\; interviews graduate students and Ph.D.s on her podcast\; and creates courses and workshops on taxes\, investing\, and more. Emily holds a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering from Duke University and lives in San Diego with her husband and two children. UID:145901-21898024@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145901 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260111T110533 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T133000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Inequality & Social Demography (ISD) Workshop DESCRIPTION:- January 21: Mila Listrovaya\, Katie Leu\n- January 28: Charles Katulamu\n- February 5: Haorui Peng \n- February 18: Johanna Oh \n- March 11: Janet Wang\, Cayley Ryan-Claytor\n- March 25: Nafeesa Andrabi \n- April 8: Nils Neumann\n- April 22: Junchao Tang UID:143660-21893597@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143660 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Graduate Student LOCATION:LSA Building - 4147 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260401T103514 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T130000 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:128708-21890326@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:20260318T154135 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T130000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:MPSDS / JPSM Seminar Series - Machine Learning for Inverse Probability Weighting in the American Community Survey DESCRIPTION:MPSDS / JPSM Seminar Series\nMPSDS M3 Series: Mastery\, Methodology\, Meetups\n\nIn person\, room 1070\, Institute for Social Research and via Zoom. \nthe Zoom call will be locked 10 minutes after the start of the presentation. \n\nMachine Learning for Inverse Probability Weighting in the American Community Survey\n\nDeclining response rates and data collection interruptions are resulting in missing data complexity that traditional missing data techniques used in Census Bureau survey processing may not flexibly capture. At the same time\, availability and link ability of administrative records\, third party\, and previous census/survey data has improved allowing for more informative response propensity models. These developments lend themselves to the study of data-driven enhancements on inverse probability weighting (IPW) methods to adjust for unit nonresponse. We study and compare the use of traditional statistical models and machine learning algorithms applied to complex survey data for model-based IPW nonresponse adjustment using auxiliary sources with multiple years of American Community Survey data. We share various measures for model comparisons\, application-specific tuning parameter selection\, and visualizations of geographically-differentiated results.\n\nDarcy Morris is a Research Mathematical Statistician in the Center for Statistical Research and Methodology at the U.S. Census Bureau. Dr. Morris' research interests include missing data methods for probability and nonprobability data\, categorical data analysis\, and multivariate distributions with applications in a variety of economic\, demographic\, and social topics. She received her PhD in Statistics from Cornell University and a Master's in Statistics from George Washington University\, where she is currently a Professional Lecturer in the Data Science Program. UID:146776-21899609@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146776 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ai,Ai Literacy,Artificial Intelligence,Bias,brown bag,Data,Data Analysis,Data Collection,Data Curation,Data Linkage,Data Management,Data Science,Discussion,Free,In Person,Lecture,Online,Research,Statistics,Survey Methodology,Survey Methods,Survey Research,Virtual LOCATION:Off Campus Location - 1070 ISR CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T000010 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T235959 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:NAIGC Nationals 2026 DESCRIPTION:We are so excited to travel to Birmingham\, Alabama to compete for another national title! UID:142239-21890257@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142239 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T003145 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T130000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Resume Lab DESCRIPTION:*RSVP required to attend. Click \"Join Event\" here: https://umich.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1931934Just 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 and format- Writing a great bullet point- Targeting your resume for specific internships/jobs If you're a Graduate Student or 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 theHappening @ Michigan calendar so that it will be seen by a larger number of U-M Students.#UCC UID:146838-21899677@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146838 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:20260224T101438 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T160000 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:143999-21894474@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:20260327T181513 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:We Ran Toward Each Other: The 2026 MFA First Year Exhibition DESCRIPTION:\n\nThis annual celebration of the work of Stamps MFA in Art candidates features work by first-year students:\n\nBert Cook\nWilliam Hohe\nJuniper Jones\nNavjeet Kaur\nZhongxing (Jack) Liu\nJulianna Sanromán\nCelia Shaheen\n\nThe 2026 MFA First Year Exhibition takes place March 25 - April 17 at the Stamps Graduate and Faculty Studios\, 1919 Green Rd\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48109.\n\nJoin us at the public exhibition reception on Wednesday\, March 25 from 6-8 p.m. (no RSVP required).\n\nViewings March 26-April 17 are available by appointment only\; please contact William Hohe to arrange a visit. UID:145492-21897421@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145492 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260323T100405 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T140000 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:142310-21890464@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:20260224T111055 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T140000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Eating Off Art Creative Writing Workshop led by Edreys and Alexa Wajed DESCRIPTION:In a vibrant celebration of National Poetry Month\, the dynamic duo behind the art collective Eat Off Art\, Edreys and Alexa Wajed\, spend three action-packed days immersed in poetry\, art\, creative expression and social responsibility at the Institute for the Humanities.\n\nToday: Explore playful\, generative approaches to self-investigation through prose\, poetry\, and expressive storytelling. Drawing from lived experience or creative imagination\, participants will experiment with voice and form in a supportive space\, with a strongly encouraged share-out at the end.\n\nOpen to writers\, nonwriters\, and the writing-curious—no prior experience necessary. Brunch included. \n\nWhat to Expect:\n-Guided prompts to support independent writing\n-Time to refine and rehearse your creative process\n-Community\, conversation\, and a good time\n\nAbout Eat Off Art:\nEat Off Art\, founded by Alexa and Edreys Wajed\, is a creative design agency focused on building community based in Buffalo\, NY. It is a multi-dimensional agency\, platform\, and affirmation all in one\, providing transformative experiences through creativity\, food\, and art\, countering the adage of the “starving artist\,” in subscription to a new narrative of “thriving artists.”\n\nAbout Edreys:\nEdreys is an artist\, educator\, emcee\, poet\, playwright\, and entrepreneur. His positivity and creativity stem from a desire to inspire others.\n\nAbout Alexa:\nAlexa is a chef\, jewelry designer\, and businesswoman who blends her savvy to empower others to eat off their art. UID:142790-21891536@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142790 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Arts For All,Humanities,Sessions,Workshop LOCATION:Institute for the Humanities Osterman Common Room, South Thayer Building, 202 S. Thayer CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260327T100311 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T150000 SUMMARY:Presentation:Cody Ng - Dissertation Defense DESCRIPTION:Please join Cody Ng for their dissertation defense titled \"Visible-Light-Mediated [2+2]-Cycloadditions for the Synthesis of Azetidines and Azetines\".\n\n*Date:* Wednesday\, April 8th\n*Time:* 1:00 PM EST\n*Zoom Meeting ID:* 935 6188 3906\n*Password:* 2+2 UID:147129-21900412@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147129 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Chemistry LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251124T101915 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T140000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Disability Navigator Office Hours DESCRIPTION:Stop by and chat with the Disability Equity Office's Disability Navigators. Whether you have questions about supportive resources\, workplace accommodations\, event accessibility\, or general accessibility at the University of Michigan\, we're here to help! You're welcome to pop in for just a few minutes or stay for the whole hour. If you’d like some privacy\, breakout rooms are available for one-on-one conversations.\n\nJoin whenever you're free—no registration required. If you need any accommodations to participate\, please contact the ADA Coordinator at ADAcoordinator@umich.edu. We look forward to connecting with you!\n\nZoom Meeting Link: https://umich.zoom.us/j/98239842235?jst=2 UID:141988-21890078@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141988 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Disability,Office Hours LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002049 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T140000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:EAST QUAD 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:137830-21900434@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137830 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Game room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260331T115336 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T140000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:HET Brown Bag Seminar | c=1 strings as a matrix integral DESCRIPTION:We study the perturbative S-matrix of the c=1 string and show that it admits a description in terms of a double-scaled matrix integral. Together with the well-known duality to matrix quantum mechanics\, this leads to a triality between worldsheet string theory\, matrix quantum mechanics\, and a matrix integral. UID:144822-21895980@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144822 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Brown Bag,Brown Bag Seminar,Lecture,Physics,Science,Talk LOCATION:Randall Laboratory - 3481 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260126T121812 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T132000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T135000 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:144558-21895489@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144558 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Lurie Ann & Robert H. Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260327T092040 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T160000 SUMMARY:Film Screening:Border-Riding: The Works of David Chung DESCRIPTION:We are honored to invite you to a special event featuring the visionary artist and filmmaker\, Y. David Chung.\n\n Known for his masterful ability to bridge the gap between traditional printmaking and cutting-edge digital media\, Chung creates immersive installations that challenge our perceptions of space and narrative. This is a rare opportunity to engage with a true pioneer of interdisciplinary contemporary art.\n\n*Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at ncks.info@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.* UID:146984-21900201@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146984 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:arts,Asian Languages And Cultures,Digital Media,Film,International Education,Korea,korean cinema,Korean Studies LOCATION:Weiser Hall - 10th Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002055 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Built for the Bold: Ford Engineering Panel + Vehicle Showcase DESCRIPTION:Join us for a panel discussion featuring top engineering leaders from Ford Motor Company as they share insights from designing and delivering some of today's most iconic performance and off-road vehicles. Hear firsthand about real-world engineering challenges\, product development\, and what it takes to bring vehicles from concept to road. Attendees will also have the chance to meet the speakers and see a Ford Bronco and a Ford Mustang Dark Horse on display.\n\nEvent Schedule:2:00-3:00 p.m. | Panel Discussion3:00-4:00 p.m. | Reception (light refreshments) UID:147207-21900524@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147207 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:BorgWarner Galleria CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260324T092214 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T153000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:How Health Concerns Shape Clean Energy Policy DESCRIPTION:Clean energy is widely framed as a public health win. So why does it often trigger opposition\, and how should those conflicts be resolved? Using Michigan as a grounding case\, the panel explores what happens when health evidence\, local governance\, equity concerns and climate goals collide - and what we can do about it to meet urgent climate goals. This timely conversation will be moderated by Eliza Barclay\, climate opinion editor at The New York Times\, whose work explores how science\, climate policy and public trust collide. She will lead a lively discussion with University of Michigan faculty experts in energy systems\, public health\, equity and governance on how the U.S. can expand clean energy while building trust and protecting community health. \n\nPanelists: \nCarina Gronlund\, Ph.D.\, M.P.H.\nResearch Associate Professor\nInstitute for Social Research\, Survey Research Center\n\nSarah Mills\, Ph.D.\nDirector\, Center for EmPowering Communities\nClinical Associate Professor of Practice of Urban Planning\nTaubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning\n\nParth Vaishnav\, Ph.D.\nAssistant Professor\, School for Environment and Sustainability\n\nPresented by the Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation's Sandy-Hassmiller Climate & Health Initiative\, in collaboration with the Graham Sustainability Institute. UID:146960-21899844@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146960 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:environmental policy,Free,Health,Medicine,Public Health,Public Policy,Sustainability LOCATION:Palmer Commons - Forum Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260330T144301 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T153000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Math Grad Show and Tell Seminar: PDE in AG\, and AG in PDE? DESCRIPTION:Algebraic geometry studies geometric shapes using algebraic methods. But somehow differential equations show up! I will give an overview of what algebraic geometers (at large) care about while highlighting the role analysis plays: for example\, hodge theory uses elliptic equations to study topology of complex manifolds\, and Monge–Ampère equations are fundamental in the study of Calabi—Yaus\, the so-called hidden dimension of the universe.\n\nConversely\, AG also gives back to differential geometry\, for example by giving algebraic criteria for existence of canonical metrics and helping with moduli problems. This talk is intended to be an introduction to algebraic geometry with a PDE twist\, and no background in either field is needed. UID:147233-21900567@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147233 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - Grad Student Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260316T144519 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T153000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Personal Statements for Pre-Health Workshop DESCRIPTION:Personal Statements for Pre-Health\nOne of the biggest hurdles for many in the grad school application process is the Personal Statement. This workshop will support you in the writing process. The Personal Statement requires a different form and serves a different function than other forms of professional and academic writing. Furthermore\, the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) and the Associated American Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS) provide limited directions and guidance for personal statement writing for students applying to Medical or Dental programs.\nTogether\, with a Hub coach and your peers\, we will work together to establish what makes a powerful and effective personal statement for Medical School\, Dental School\, and other Pre-Health programs at an ideal time ahead of summer deadlines. \n\nYou should attend this workshop if you are:\nA liberal arts and/or sciences (LSA) student pursuing pre-health graduate programs\nInterested in learning more about the possibility (and realities) of grad school\nDeciding if advanced study is a step you want to take\nCurious about what writing a Personal Statement entails (i.e what even is it?)\nLooking for some guidance for assessing if your Personal Statement is aligned with your interests and goals\n\nWhat you’ll gain by attending:\nInsight into best practices when writing a Personal Statement from various perspectives\nUnderstanding of different requirements and formats for different graduate schools\nHow to attack the writing process in an order that makes the most sense\nExploring and deciding between your varied experiences to provide schools with a well-rounded portrayal\nDiscover resources available to you throughout your application process\nIdentify areas of improvement within your existing personal statement UID:143588-21893443@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143588 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Career,Grad School,Graduate School,Lsa Opportunity Hub,Personal Statement LOCATION:LSA Building - 2001 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260330T081439 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T155000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Understanding Criminal Record Penalties in the Labor Market DESCRIPTION:This paper studies the earnings and employment penalties associated with criminal records using linked data on criminal justice interactions\, state laws on formal labor market restrictions\, and wages and employment. We estimate fixed effects models that decompose earnings into a worker's portable earnings potential and firm pay premia\, both of which are allowed to shift after a worker acquires a record. We find that sorting into lower-paying firms explains a small share of the record penalty. Legal record restrictions are not concentrated in higher-paying jobs\, meaning that sorting away from them contributes little to the earnings gap. Conditional on earnings potential\, however\, workers with a record are substantially less likely to be employed. The results suggest that criminal record penalties operate primarily by reducing employment and lowering earnings potential at every firm rather than increasing sorting into lower-paying jobs\, although the bulk of the gaps can be attributed to differences that existed prior to acquiring a record. UID:143696-21893658@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143696 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Economics,Labor,seminar LOCATION:North Quad - 4325 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002046 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:W26 ALA 275 Section 001 (M/W) DESCRIPTION: UID:146846-21899696@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146846 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260330T070207 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Department Colloquium | Theories of neural computation underlying learning\, imagination\, reasoning and scaling: of mice and machines DESCRIPTION:Three remarkable abilities of brains and machines are to: (1) learn new behaviors from a single example\, (2) creatively imagine new possibilities\, (3) learn language\, and (4) perform mathematical reasoning. I will discuss simple analytic yet quantitatively predictive theories of how (1) mice learn to accurately navigate on the first encounter in a new environment\; (2) how diffusion models creatively imagine exponentially many new images\; (3) how the structure of natural language governs how much data is required to learn it\, and (4) how language models can better do mathematically reasoning. Theoretical physics approaches are essential in deriving all of these theories\, spanning techniques like statistical mechanics\, pattern formation\, nonlinear dynamics\, high dimensional geometry\, scaling analysis\, and control of entropy. More generally\, just as biology once provided a new frontier of complexity for physics to study\, I suggest that AI now provides a new frontier in which physics can expand to yield a new\, fundamental scientific understanding of intelligence. UID:146814-21899651@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146814 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Physics,Science LOCATION:West Hall - 340 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251202T115505 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T160000 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:138848-21890507@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:20260109T094942 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T151000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T161000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:MIPSE Seminar | Magnetic Reconnection: What do We Know Now\, and What Remains Unsolved DESCRIPTION:Abstract: \nMagnetic reconnection (MR) is one of the most important transport and energy-release processes in collisionless plasmas. Although governed by highly localized kinetic physics\, MR enables system-scale changes\, often involving explosive conversion of stored magnetic energy into particle energy. MR powers such diverse plasma phenomena as solar and stellar flares\, geomagnetic storms\, and the aurora\, and underlies many of the deleterious effects collectively referred to as space weather. Magnetic reconnection therefore constitutes an important and accessible example of a fundamentally multiscale physical process.\nWhile the global consequences of magnetic reconnection have been understood at a conceptual level for some time\, the detailed physics governing its operation remained elusive until recently. The advent of the Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) mission\, which has provided—and continues to provide—unprecedented in situ measurements\, has supplied both new empirical insight and critical ground truth for theory and numerical modeling. MMS has largely resolved how MR operates at its core: the small spatial region that enables large-scale plasma dynamics. More recent results have begun to illuminate the mechanisms of energy conversion and the physical coupling between this central region and its surrounding environment. This presentation will summarize the current understanding of MR and highlight emerging research directions that follow from these recent advances.\n\nAbout the Speaker: \nDr. Michael Hesse\, who received his PhD from Ruhr-Universität in Bochum\, is Vice Provost for Research and Innovation at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS)\, where he oversees research priorities that advance the Navy\, Marine Corps\, and Department of Defense. Prior to NPS\, Dr. Hesse was Director of the Science Directorate at NASA’s Ames Research Center\, leading a staff of about 500 engaged in Earth science\, planetary and astrophysical research\, and space biological research. Before joining Ames\, Dr. Hesse spent three years at the University of Bergen in Norway where he led the Geomagnetic Expert Service Centre\, a multi-national consortium providing space weather services to ESA. Prior to moving to Bergen\, Dr. Hesse had a distinguished 25-year career at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC)\, culminating in his role as the Director of the Heliophysics Science Division\, and founding Director of the Community Coordinated Modeling Center (CCMC). Dr. Hesse has published more than 300 papers (H index of 76). He is Fellow of the American Geophysical Union and member of Academia Europea\; and has received several awards including NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal\, NASA Distinguished Service Medal\, and AGU Space Weather and Nonlinear Waves and Processes Prize.\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:143576-21893408@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143576 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Engineering,Lecture,Michigan Engineering,Physics,Plasma,seminar,Talk LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 1003 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260401T032449 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Algebraic Geometry Seminar: Moduli of curves and SL_n-bundles DESCRIPTION:I will discuss some new Artin stack compactifications of the moduli of smooth curves\, which parameterize \"perturbed curves'\" consisting of stacky semistable curves equipped with line bundles that are trivialized away from the rational bridges. This yields an infinite family of stacks all of which admit the classical coarse space of stable curves as a good moduli space. As an application\, we construct a proper and flat moduli of Gieseker SL_n-bundles over the stack of stable curves\, parameterizing SL_n-bundles on perturbed curves subject to a stability condition. The resulting moduli problem is integral\, lci and has an explicit tangent obstruction theory\; it could be viewed as a version of stable maps into the classifying stack BSL_n. This talk is based on part of joint work in progress with Damiolini\, Halpern-Leistner\, Inchiostro and Stephens. UID:143156-21892330@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143156 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 4096 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T000053 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T180000 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145006-21896268@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145006 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260306T133125 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T180000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnose bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding.\n\nEvery Wednesday from 4-6pm and Friday from 3-5:30pm in the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) SIGN UP HERE: https://tr.ee/Lp9kLnnfP9\n \nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \n\nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\n\nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer at any skill level for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu or sign up here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QVMuOatF-toPc_ky9QIAeeD0ob-ndBGA4uUFm9EAZ0g/edit?usp=sharing UID:146268-21898805@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146268 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Activism,Biking,Climate Change,Community Service,Cycling,Education,Environment,Free,Graduate and Professional Students,planet blue,Social Impact,Student Org,Sustainability,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Duderstadt Center - Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260316T091714 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:CCMB/DCMB Weekly Seminar Series featuring Ting Wang\, PhD (Professor of Medicine and Head\, Department of Genetics WashU Medicine) DESCRIPTION:CCMB/DCMB Seminar by Ting Wang\, PhD\n\n\"Unmasked: transposable elements as drivers and targets in cancer\"\n\nAbstract\n\nTransposable elements (TEs) represent almost half of the human genome. Historically deemed ‘junk DNA’\, recent technological advancements have stimulated a wave of research into the functional impact of TEs on gene-regulatory networks in evolution and development\, as well as in diseases including cancer. The genetic and epigenetic evolution of cancer involves the exploitation of TEs\, whereby TEs contribute directly to cancer-specific gene activities. I will provide a perspective on the role of TEs in cancer as being a ‘double-edged sword’\, both promoting cancer evolution and representing a vulnerability that could be exploited in cancer therapy. \n\nThe CCMB Seminar Series (Sponsored by DCMB) is held at Medical Science Building 1 (MS1)\, Room 4B700\, each Wednesday\, at 4:00 pm EST\, on bioinformatics-related topics.Each seminar is presented by an invited guest speaker. These seminars are live-streamed on Zoom. UID:143699-21893661@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143699 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Basic Science,Bioinformatics,Biology,Biomedical Engineering,Computational Science,Life Science,Research LOCATION:Medical Science Unit I - 4B700 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002055 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Interdisciplinary Islamic Studies Seminar (IISS) DESCRIPTION:Interdisciplinary Islamic Studies Seminar (IISS) provides opportunities for graduate students and faculty who work across various disciplines and world regions to engage in conversations about Islam. This year's seminar focuses on the topic of “The Emergence of Muslim Identities\,\" exploring how Muslims across various temporal and spatial contexts have made and continue to make sense of themselves and others in light of their faith tradition. UID:139415-21900841@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139415 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Weiser Hall 555 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260402T194210 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T170000 SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:LSA Scholarship Q&A for Admitted High School Students DESCRIPTION:The LSA Scholarships Q&A is a virtual one-hour session to allow admitted first-year applicants to learn more about the available scholarships at the College of Literature\, Science\, and the Arts (LSA) and ask any questions they may have. We encourage you to bring your parents or family members who may be interested or want to learn more. Please be aware we are not the Office of Financial Aid. If you have questions about the FAFSA\, CSS Profile\, or unique financial circumstances\, please direct those questions to OFA: https://finaid.umich.edu/contact-us.\n\nEmail lsarecruit@umich.edu if you have any additional questions. UID:117162-21900214@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/117162 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Prospective Undergraduate Students,Scholarships,Undergraduate Students,Virtual LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002044 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T170000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Maize & Blue Cupboard Volunteering DESCRIPTION:Come help us during normal operating hours\; as well as\, unload our weekly Food Gatherers deliveries and stock our shelves! If you are outside the U-M community\, please reach out to maize.blue.cupboard@umich.edu to sign up. UID:102102-21900290@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/102102 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Maize and Blue Cupboard inside Betsy Barbour CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002056 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T173000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:OGPS Job Search Series Winter 2026 DESCRIPTION:\n \n This workshop series helps graduate students and \npostdoctoral fellows build the professional skills needed to succeed in \ntoday’s competitive job market. With a focus on biomedical and life \nsciences\, and biomedical engineering\, you will gain the strategies and \nconfidence to pursue careers in academia\, industry\, or beyond. Through \ninteractive sessions that blend presentations with hands-on activities\, \nyou will practice proven approaches to job applications\, networking\, \ninterviewing\, and career planning\, so you can stand out to employers and\n take the next step with confidence.Learning ObjectivesBy the end of this series\, you will be able to:Craft strong application materials that showcase your research expertise and transferable skills using the W.H.O. method.Build connections and network effectively with a strong elevator pitch and an optimized LinkedIn profile (Headline-About-Experience format).Succeed in interviews by applying the S.T.A.R. method and approach salary negotiations confidently.Design a strategic job search with S.M.A.R.T. goals and plan long-term career growth through an Individual Development Plan.\n \n \n UID:142533-21891101@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142533 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260326T115859 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Probability and Analysis Seminar: Spectral gaps and measure decompositions DESCRIPTION:I'll introduce a new set of computable and orthogonally invariant quantities for a given probability measure on a Euclidean space. I'll show how these quantities can determine the extent to which the given probability measure can be decomposed as an equal weight mixture of two probability measures with significantly different second order statistics. Joint work with Joe Kileel and Vandy Tombs. UID:147094-21900372@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147094 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 4088 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260224T133525 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Robust and Risk-Sensitive Acceleration in Gradient Methods DESCRIPTION:First-order methods such as gradient descent (GD) are foundational in optimization. In unconstrained problems with exact gradients\, momentum-based methods—most notably Nesterov’s accelerated gradient descent (AGD) and Polyak’s heavy-ball (HB) method—achieve faster convergence by improving dependence on the condition number. However\, this acceleration comes at a cost: momentum amplifies gradient noise\, making these methods less robust than GD under standard parameter choices and requiring more accurate gradient estimates to attain comparable accuracy. Similar challenges arise in convex and nonconvex min–max optimization.\nMotivated by applications in machine learning\, this talk studies unconstrained and min–max optimization under deterministic\, unbiased stochastic\, and biased stochastic gradient noise. I will present new algorithms that achieve optimal robustness against different noise types\, using control-theoretic tools such as the H_2​ norm\, the H_∞​ norm\, and the risk-sensitivity index\, together with coherent risk measures. I will also discuss worst-case noise constructions and high-probability convergence guarantees. This perspective builds a bridge between optimization and robust control theory and enables the design of noise-robust and risk-sensitive accelerated methods.\nRepresentative Publications:\nM. Gürbüzbalaban\, Y. Syed\, N. S. Aybat\, Accelerated gradient methods with biased gradient estimates: Risk sensitivity\, high-probability guarantees\, and large deviation bounds\, Journal of Nonlinear and Variational Analysis\, 2026 (Special Issue). https://jnva.biemdas.com/archives/2927\nM. Gürbüzbalaban\, Robustly Stable Accelerated Momentum Methods with a Near-Optimal L_2​ Gain and H_∞​ Performance\, Mathematics of Operations Research\, 2025.\nhttps://pubsonline.informs.org/doi/abs/10.1287/moor.2023.0321\nB. Can and M. Gürbüzbalaban\, Entropic risk-averse generalized momentum methods\, Optimization Methods and Software\, 2025. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10556788.2025.2549356 UID:141373-21888712@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141373 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 1360 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260330T200736 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T173000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:RTG Seminar on Geometry\, Dynamics and Topology: The growth of confined subgroups on a hyperbolic space DESCRIPTION:Given a metric space X\, we call a discrete subgroup G of Isom(X) confined if the quotient X/G has uniformly bounded injectivity radius. When X is a higher-rank symmetric space\, Fraczyk and Gelander showed that all confined subgroups are lattices. When X is a rank-1 symmetric space\, Gekhtman and Levit showed that all confined subgroups are as “big” as normal subgroups of lattices. In this talk\, I will discuss an analogous result about confined subgroups acting on Gromov hyperbolic spaces and Teichmüller space. Joint work with Ilya Gekhtman\, Wenyuan Yang and Tianyi Zheng. UID:146361-21898956@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146361 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 3866 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260324T085405 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T170000 SUMMARY:Meeting:Unpacking the News with U-M Faculty Experts DESCRIPTION:Each session offers a space to pause\, sort out what’s happening\, and engage in thoughtful\, civil discussion with peers. Bring your questions\, your curiosity\, and your perspective—no preparation required.\n\nJosh Pasek is Professor of Communication & Media and Political Science\, Faculty Associate at the Center for Political Studies\, Institute for Social Research\, and Associate Director of the Michigan Institute for Data Science at the University of Michigan. UID:143802-21896973@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143802 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Civic Engagement,Civic Learning,Culture,Education,Free,In Person,Media,Politics,Social Impact,Talk,Undergraduate LOCATION:Shapiro Library - 3rd Floor, Room 3160 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002043 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T170000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:WEST QUAD 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135686-21900705@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135686 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Regents Plaza (the Cube) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T000139 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T191500 SUMMARY:Other:Screenng and Discussion of Documentary Earth Greatest Enemy DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nDocumentary Screening\n\n\nEarth’s Greatest Enemy\n\n\nIn recognition of Earth Day (April 22nd) next month\, MUSES is joining with the Environmental Health Student Association and Researchers Against War for a special screening of the documentary Earth's Greatest Enemy\, followed by a student-led discussion! Dinner and drinks will be provided.\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\nWhen: Wednesday\, April 8\, 2026\, from 4:30 - 8 PM\n\n\n\nFood served at 4:30 PM\, screening begins at 5 PM\, group discussion at 7:15 PM\n\n\n\nWhere: SPH I room 1690\n\n\nRSVP: Please complete this short form by Friday\, April 3rd at midnight to help us make sure we order enough food! Feel free to bring friends\, make sure they RSVP!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n UID:147368-21900914@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147368 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:School of Public Health CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260218T121701 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T183000 SUMMARY:Performance:Voice & Opera Studio Recital DESCRIPTION:Students from the Department of Voice & Opera perform a recital. UID:145666-21897660@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145666 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Stamps Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260324T141111 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T164500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T180000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:2026 Sang-Yong Nam Memorial Lecture and Award Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Meredith Woo is a political scientist who teaches at Arizona State University. She served as President of Sweet Briar College\, and directed Global Higher Education for Open Society Foundations. She was the Dean of Arts & Sciences at the University of Virginia\, and before that\, Associate Dean for Social Sciences at LSA and the Director of the Nam Center for Korean Studies. Her teaching and research interests span international political economy\, economic development\, East Asian politics\, and U.S.-East Asian relations.\n \n*Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at ncks.info@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.* UID:146982-21900199@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146982 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Asian Languages And Cultures,International,International Education,Korea,Korean Studies LOCATION:Weiser Hall - 10th Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260319T095303 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T190000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:2026 Hajja Razia Sharif Sheikh Lecture in Islamic Studies DESCRIPTION:In this lecture Professor Flagg Miller probes Islam’s contributions to anticolonialism in southern Africa by focusing on the Yemeni ʿAlawiyyah’s thought and practice in diasporic Muslim engagements with the global coffee trade\, asking how the pleasures and perils of coffee have constituted and re-animated ʿAlawiyyah-centered strategies for building\nsolidarity against the ravages of Euro-Asiatic slavery and mortgage capitalism. UID:146797-21899629@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146797 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Culture,Islam,South Africa LOCATION:Michigan League - Michigan Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260330T100632 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T183000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:LSA@Play: Makers Series - Craft-A-Ganza DESCRIPTION:Stop by this Makers Series for a pasta bar and to create your own masterpiece using a variety of recycled materials. Plus\, join our optional contest and enter your piece for a chance to win a pizza party!\n\nThe LSA@Play Makers Series offers regular crafting events for students to practice mindfulness\, relax\, and unleash their creativity!\n\nIn partnership with U-M Arts Initiative.\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:147201-21900519@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147201 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Food,Free,Undergraduate,Well-being LOCATION:LSA Building - 1040 Multipurpose Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002044 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T190000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Maize & Blue Cupboard Volunteering DESCRIPTION:Come help us during normal operating hours\; as well as\, unload our weekly Food Gatherers deliveries and stock our shelves! If you are outside the U-M community\, please reach out to maize.blue.cupboard@umich.edu to sign up. UID:102102-21900291@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/102102 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Maize and Blue Cupboard inside Betsy Barbour CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260318T102322 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T190000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Study Night at Alice Lloyd DESCRIPTION:Join the Multicultural Lounge Community Assistants for a study night! Enjoy free pizza\, lofi beats\, and study with your community! UID:146734-21899569@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146734 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:housing,Pizza,Study Night LOCATION:Alice Lloyd Hall - Vicky Barner Multicultural Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260327T181801 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T183000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Porcelains and Power: The Politics of Chinese Art in the Age of American Ascendancy DESCRIPTION:How can we understand the relationship between art collecting and Western imperialism as more than simply a story of victim and aggressor\, of the plundered and the plunderer? From the Gilded Age to World War II\, elite collectors and museums in the United States transformed from owning a smattering of Chinese porcelains to possessing some of the world's largest and most sophisticated collections of Chinese art.\n\nIn this talk\, historian Ian Shin shows that\, beyond aesthetic taste and economics\, geopolitics were vital to this transformation. Collecting and studying Chinese art honed Americans’ belief that they should dominate Asia and the Pacific Ocean through the ideology of “imperial stewardship.” U.S. imperial stewardship encompassed both genuine curiosity and care for Chinese art\, and the enduring structures of domination that underpinned the growing transpacific art market in the early twentieth century.\n\nFar more than a history of cultural “exchange” between the United States and China\, this is also a history of rivalries and feuds with European curators and enterprising Chinese merchants. Ultimately\, this talk challenges us to come to terms with how our interest in and desire for beautiful art are inextricable from questions of power. UID:145935-21898145@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145935 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Lecture LOCATION:Museum of Art - Helmut Stern Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251216T151229 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T200000 SUMMARY:Film Screening:*This Is Not a Film* DESCRIPTION:This clandestine documentary\, shot partially on an iPhone and smuggled into France in a cake for a last-minute submission to Cannes\, depicts the day-to-day life of acclaimed director Jafar Panahi (*Offside*\, *The Circle*) during his house arrest in his Tehran apartment. While appealing his sentence - six years in prison and a 20 year ban from filmmaking - Panahi is seen talking to his family and lawyer on the phone\, discussing his plight with Mirtahmasb and reflecting on the meaning of the art of filmmaking. In Persian with English subtitles.\n\nThe film is being shown in conjunction with Sheida Soleimani's exhibition Flyways at the Institute for the Humanities March 19 - May 1\, 2026 and will be followed by a conversation with Sheida Soleimani\, Matthew Biro (History of Art)\, moderated by arts curator Amanda Krugliak.\n\nFree and open to the public. No ticket necessary. UID:142816-21891710@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142816 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Arts And Activism,Film,Humanities,Iran LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260403T104638 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T200000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:AHM x AA&PIHM Calligraphy Night DESCRIPTION:The planning committees of AHM and AA&PI HM are joining forces to plan a calligraphy night! Calligraphy offers a variety of diverse entry points around a discussion of identity and cultural expression\, inviting participants to explore how langauge\, art\, and heritage intertwine. Participants will have the opportunity to study calligraphy techniques utilized by the Arabic and AA&PI communities\, try out and practice their own lettering\, and engage in a creative\, community-centric space. \n\nMORE HERITAGE MONTH EVENTS\nhttps://mesa.umich.edu/arab-heritage-month\nhttps://mesa.umich.edu/asian-american-pacific-islander-heritage-month\n\nMORE TROTTER/MESA EVENTS\nhttps://mesa.umich.edu/events-programs\nhttps://trotter.umich.edu/programs-events UID:147133-21900414@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147133 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Aa&pi Heritage Month,Arab Heritage Month,Art,Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage Month,Housing,Sessions LOCATION:Yuri Kochiyama (YK) Multicultural Lounge, South Quad CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250827T123154 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T190000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Deutschtisch im Max Kade Haus DESCRIPTION:Deutschtisch is a weekly event in the North Quad dining hall for Max Kade residents and visitors from outside of Max Kade Haus to speak German during a meal. UID:138182-21882552@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138182 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Germanic Languages And Literatures,Max Kade LOCATION:North Quad - Dining Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002044 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260324T180000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:MUNGER GRADUATE RESIDENCES 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION:Join the Munger Community by attending events hosted by our Resident Advisors (RAs)! Feel free to select and attend as many events as you would like! UID:135673-21900227@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135673 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:8th Floor Fellows Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002049 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T190000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:NORTH QUAD 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135674-21899786@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135674 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:NQ 9th Floor Center Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002056 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T193000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:QMSS Professional Development Series: Winter 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join the Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences (QMSS) program for our professional development series to learn how to best market your QMSS-specific skills for future internship and job applications and learn from successful students\, alumni\, and other invited speakers about finding and succeeding in data-related opportunities and industries. UID:144138-21899397@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144138 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Zoom CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260402T102215 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T193000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:QMSS Virtual Alumni Panel DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about what kind of jobs and opportunities are available to you after graduation equipped with and related to data analytics skills from QMSS courses & our minor? Join us for a virtual QMSS Alumni Panel event to learn more!!\n\nOur panelists are recent QMSS minor graduates from a wide range of undergraduate majors and representing early career opportunities in various sectors. Our confirmed panelists currently represent:\n\n- Ford - Analytics Scientist (BCN & Data Science major)\n- JPMorgan Chase - Senior Client Associate (Econ major)\n- United Airlines - Financial Analyst (Econ major)\n- Apple - Software Engineer (Computer Science major)\n- Emory Law School - JD Candidate (plus gap year experiences in a data-related field!) (International Studies + Middle Ease & North African Studies major)\n- HighScope Educational Research Foundation - Research Coordinator (Political Science major)\n\nDuring the event\, one of our QMSS Peer Mentors will moderate questions for the panelists tailored towards what their application\, recruitment\, and hiring process was like\, what their day-to-day tasks are in their new-ish jobs\, what skills and tools they are using or building on from U-M and QMSS coursework\, what they've learned about their respective industries\, and where they hope their career takes them into the future. Afterwards\, we will have breakout room opportunities to more personally connect with individual panelists and ask them the nitty gritty questions that have been on your mind.\n\nHopefully\, you will learn more about various data-related career paths and opportunities available to you as a QMSS graduate and get answers to the questions you've been dying to ask in a low-risk setting! This is a great event for students in any year and at any stage in the job hunting process.\n\nOpen to all students! UID:147002-21900226@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147002 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Alumni,Career,Data Science,Free,Minors,Networking,Panel,Professional Development,Quantitative Methods,Social Sciences,Undergraduate,Virtual LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260330T113135 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T190000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Sexual Assault Awareness Month Lecture DESCRIPTION:Join LSA Student Government's Sexual Misconduct Response and Prevention Subcommittee (SMRP) in learning more about sexual assault awareness and prevention through this informational lecture\, led by DPSS Officer Candace Dorsey. UID:147208-21900526@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147208 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Advocacy,All Majors Welcome,Civic Engagement,Community,community activism,Community Engagement,Community Organzing,Discussion,Education,Free,Government,greek life,Health & Wellness,In Person,Inclusion,Information Session,Interdisciplinary,Intersectionality,Leadership,Lecture,lsa,lsa student government,Politics,Safety,Self Defense,seminar,Social Impact,social justice,Speaker,Student Actiities,student government,student org,Student Organization,Undergrad,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,Well-being,Women's Studies,Workshop LOCATION:LSA Building - Room 1040 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T000017 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T213000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Beginner Lesson and Social Dance DESCRIPTION:Swing Ann Arbor hosts a beginner drop-in lesson and social dance every Wednesday! No partner or experience needed. You do not need to be a student of the University of Michigan to attend. Just bring yourself and some comfy shoes!\n \n WHEN:Join us Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30pm for a free beginner drop-in lesson\, followed by a social dance from 7:30-9:30pm!\n \n WHERE:Michigan League\, Vandenberg Room throughout Fall 2025911 N University Ave\, Ann Arbor\, MI\n \n COST:Admission to beginner drop-in lesson: FREE!\nAdmission to social dance: $5 or FREE if you take the beginner drop-in lesson\n \n LIVE MUSIC WEDNESDAYS:Each last week of the month we are hosting live music during our social dances! Check out our separate event listing for full details.\n \n VOLUNTEER:Help us run the front desk! You get free admission and $5 in Swing Ann Arbor credit! Email swingannarbor@gmail.com to help out.\n \n Photo Credit: Samantha Kunz Photography UID:142688-21891299@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142688 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Michigan League, Vandenberg Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002042 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T193000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:BURSLEY HALL 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135622-21900760@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135622 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Bursley Dining Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260326T181654 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T193000 SUMMARY:Performance:Mikeila McQueston\, composition DESCRIPTION:DMA candidate in composition Mikeila McQueston presents the world premiere of her piece *ever unleaving*. \n\nA song cycle for mezzo-soprano and tenor\, *ever unleaving* uses nature-based imagery to explore the complex and overwhelming task of coping with grief in early adulthood. The libretto features five newly commissioned poems from interdisciplinary artist Tamar Ashdot and takes inspiration from Michigan’s geographical landscape. The musical aspect of the work is heavily influenced by the composer's own experiences around South Manitou Island\, Sleeping Bear Dunes\, and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. \n\nFeaturing:\nAshley Dixon\, mezzo-soprano\nCarlos Santelli\, tenor\nTaylor Flowers\, piano UID:147064-21900341@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147064 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002043 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T203000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:NORTHWOOD 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135675-21900470@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135675 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Northwood Community Center (1000 McIntyre) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260330T152635 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T193000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Public Humanities Internship Program Info Session DESCRIPTION:Join the 2025-26 Public Humanities interns to learn about the program and their experience as interns.The Public Humanities Internship is a paid internship program that provides 8 selected undergraduate students at the University of Michigan with the unique opportunity to participate in the life of the Institute for the Humanities. Interns interact with each other as well as faculty fellows\, graduate student fellows\, staff\, visiting scholars and artists\, and other members of our community to explore humanities topics and ideas. They then turn those conversations into humanities-related programs and events geared toward undergraduate students. Interns work 7 hours/week and are paid $18/hour. UID:146172-21898619@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146172 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Career Exploration,Humanities,Internship,Sessions,Undergraduate LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002044 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T220000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:BAITS II 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135619-21900563@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135619 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Coman Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002057 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T200000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:FSL - IFC Meetings Winter 2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:143891-21894224@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143891 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002042 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T200000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:MARKLEY HALL 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135671-21900862@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135671 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:South Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T000130 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T210000 SUMMARY:Film Screening:Star Wars Ahsoka Season 1 Watch Party DESCRIPTION:Come join some fellow Star Wars fans as we rewatch Ahsoka Season 1 in preparation for the new Mandalorian and Grogu movie coming out in May!\nSnacks provided: rebellions are built on food. UID:147252-21900600@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147252 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Mason Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260205T155914 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T200000 SUMMARY:Meeting:USCG Auxiliary University Program Meeting DESCRIPTION:The US Coast Guard Auxiliary University Program at UM is looking for new members! \n\nThe US Coast Guard Auxiliary is the uniformed volunteer component of the Coast Guard. The Auxiliary University Program (AUP) offers leadership and public service opportunities to Michigan students interested in making a difference through volunteer work. In the AUP\, you will have the chance to support Coast Guard missions while simultaneously participating in hands-on work and training of your choice. \n\nYou can explore a variety of opportunities\, including boating\, search and rescue\, marine safety\, disaster response\, environmental education\, environmental protection\, and more. AUP students have the unique opportunity to participate in an internship with the Coast Guard at stations around the country and on vessels that travel the globe.\n\nInterested? We meet Wednesdays from 7 PM to 8 PM\, in North Quad Room 2135. A virtual Zoom option will also be available! UID:145144-21896727@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145144 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Community Service,Environment,Food,Free,Games,Graduate Students,In Person,Interdisciplinary,Internship,Leadership,Michigan Engineering,Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering,Outdoors,Professional Development,Social Impact,Student Org,Training,Transfer Students,Undergraduate,Virtual,Volunteer LOCATION:North Quad - 2135 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260317T121716 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T194500 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Pre-Concert Lecture: Concert Band DESCRIPTION:This lecture begins at 7:15 pm before the 8:00 pm Concert Band performance. UID:146682-21899461@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146682 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Concert,Free,Music,Talk LOCATION:Hill Auditorium - Lower Level Lobby CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260330T121117 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T203000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Real Talk\, Real Practice: Reproductive Justice DESCRIPTION:Black Maternal Health Week is almost upon us! To celebrate\, join us for a discussion on Black resistance and health\, and reproductive justice in the workforce! We welcome all students\, faculty\, staff\, and community members interested in reproductive justice from any discipline! UID:147213-21900532@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147213 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Gender Studies,In Person,Maternity,Multicultural,Pre Med,Pre-Health,Pre-Law,Public Health,Public Policy,Reproductive Justice,Social Impact,Social Justice,Student Org,Trotter Multicultural Center,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,Well-being LOCATION:Trotter Multicultural Center - Trotter Large Meeting Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260402T121623 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T210000 SUMMARY:Performance:\"Re:Frame\" – Dance BFA Concert DESCRIPTION:*This event is sold out. Limited tickets may be available at the door at 7:15 pm.*\n\nThe Department of Dance presents *Re:Frame* with choreography by senior Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance majors Emerson Forbes\, Irene Kim\, Julia Lepore\, Ava Menzel\, Ladina Schaller\, and Jessica Serres. \n\n*Film Is a Dream Realized*\, choreographed by Emerson Forbes\, is rooted in the contemporary fusion dance style and vintage Hollywood cinema – and inspired by her great grandfather\, a famous composer for classic films. This piece explores how cinematic elegance can be brought to life through the integration of live dance and projected film elements within a stylized black and white aesthetic. The choreography aims to create a richly textured atmosphere that echoes the expressive energy and timeless sophistication of classic movies. \n\n*decode & ENCRYPT*\, choreographed by Irene Kim\, is inspired by 2016 robotic installation “Can’t Help Myself” by Sun Yuan and Peng Yu and investigates the raw and visceral human toll of living in a high-pressure society. This piece offers the audience the opportunity to witness the quiet “bleeding out” of the personal self that results from the pressure to always be optimized\, to always perform\, to always keep up the appearance of being the best versions of ourselves. \n\n*Flipping Through the Pages*\, choreographed by Julia Lepore\, is a movement trailer based on a self-published novel she wrote titled *Different Fonts*. These two works of art encapsulate the psychology behind dance through fictional characters and an audacious storyline. In watching this piece\, you are immersed in a live action replication of the movement behind the words written on this novel’s pages. Beyond the 10 minutes of performing\, and the 400+ pages of writing\, there is still so much left unwritten…\n\n*Of Something I Left Behind*\, choreographed by Ava Menzel\, investigates time as something felt rather than measured. Through contemporary-based movement\, the work explores themes of remembering\, forgetting\, distortion as time moves forward\, and how nostalgia can feel both comforting and deeply unsettling.\n\n*Who’s there?!*\, choreographed by Ladina Schaller\, serves as a glimpse into a work performed at Nichols Arboretum on April 18\, where on a walk through the forest the audience will encounter fragments of personalities\, whispers of old stories and a world of unanswered questions. Local artists and friends are chipping in to create this world via dance\, live music\, acting and puppetry. \n\n*Pulsafuerte*\, choreographed by Jessica Serres\, explores the consequences of cultural clashing in a place it was unexpected to form. She explores how conflict and presence have an effect on the meshing of ideas and the creation of community. UID:135480-21876869@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135480 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Concert,Dance,Free,North Campus LOCATION:Dance Building - Dance Performance Studio Theatre CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260403T121635 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T213000 SUMMARY:Performance:Cezary Karwowski\, piano DESCRIPTION:DMA student Cezary Karwowski performs a pre-candidate recital. UID:146939-21899822@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146939 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Stamps Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260330T121632 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T220000 SUMMARY:Performance:Concert Band DESCRIPTION:Courtney Snyder\, conductor\nJennifer Hepp\, student conductor (Bach)\n\nPROGRAM\n*Festive Overture*\, Dmitri Shostakovich\, arr. Hunsberger\n*My Jesus\, Oh What Anguish*\, Johann Sebastian Bach\, arr. Reed\n*Anahita*\, Roshanne Etezady\n*Piece of Mind*\, Dana Wilson\n*Danzon No. 2*\, Arturo Marquez\, arr. Nickel UID:135481-21876870@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135481 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Concert,Free,Music LOCATION:Hill Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260303T152543 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Echoes of the Past: Greektown as Seen by Sam Karres DESCRIPTION:Explore the personal sketchbooks of Sam Karres\, Greek-American painter and artist\, as he illustrates the daily life of residents in Greektown\, Detroit. This exhibit highlights Detroit’s Greek-American community and urban scenery during the late 20th century. Experience art and life through Sam’s eyes with scenes of music\, dance\, restaurants\, and the faces of the community. Let the vivid watercolor paintings and expressive sketches transport you to a Greektown of the past\, and learn more about Sam Karres’ life as an artist.\n\nFeaturing works from the Sam Karres Archive\, 1955-2012\, held by the University of Michigan Library's Special Collection Research Center. Curated by Annelie Zissis and Arthur Pfeifer-Rubey\, Library Engagement Fellows. UID:146151-21898459@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146151 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library (2nd floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260325T200509 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T201500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T210000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Conflict in the Middle East DESCRIPTION:As the Middle East remains at the forefront of current events\, we’re creating space for thoughtful\, respectful conversation‼️\n📍 East Quad B810\n🗓️ March 25\n⏰ 8:15 PM UID:147074-21900352@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147074 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Open Inquiry,Pre-Law,Public Policy,Social Sciences,Transfer Students LOCATION:East Quadrangle - B810 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260326T072710 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T201500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T091500 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Discussion: Abortion DESCRIPTION:Join us for an open\, thoughtful discussion on abortion—exploring the issue\, the discourse around it\, and why it continues to shape public debate.\n🗓 Wednesday\, April 8\n📍 East Quad – Room B810\n⏰ 8:15 PM UID:147084-21900363@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147084 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Graduate Students,Inclusion,Interdisciplinary,Open Inquiry,Politics,Pre-Law,Public Policy,Social Impact,Social Sciences,Student Org,Transfer Students,Undergraduate LOCATION:East Quadrangle - B810 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002043 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T220000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:MOSHER JORDAN 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135672-21899482@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135672 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Jordan Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260324T142358 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:'Redefining the Crown' Art Exhibit DESCRIPTION:\"Artist’s statement: For centuries\, hair has been critical to how human beings understand racial categories\, gender designations\, and class status. For Black women in particular\, hair has and continues to be tied to ethnic identity and a history of self-determination\, social justice\, and survival. Thus\, chemotherapy-induced hair loss is a devastating event for Black patients who are also more likely to be diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer subtypes necessitating chemotherapy\, carrying a 40% increased risk of dying from breast cancer.\n\nRedefining the ‘crown’: Approaching chemotherapy-induced alopecia among Black patients with breast cancer” started as a manuscript published in the scientific journal Cancer. But the work could not stop there. “Redefining the Crown” then metamorphosed into a photo essay project aimed at exploring the breast cancer journeys of six Black women and their experiences with hair loss due to chemotherapy. Though the project centers the experience of Black women\, we also acknowledge that breast cancer and chemotherapy-induced alopecia impact individuals of all genders. While the goal is to illuminate the unique stories of Black women who are affected uncommonly by this common disease\, the project is also a call to action regarding the disproportionate breast cancer-related mortality facing Black communities.\n\nIn this portraiture series\, photographer Tafari Stevenson-Howard captures the intimate journeys of Ann Chatman\, Tanisha Kennedy\, Felecia McDaniel\, Shantell Elaine McCoy\, Tamara Lynn Myles\, and Veleria Banks. This exhibition examines how these women have navigated the profound impact of hair loss caused by chemotherapy and how their sense of cultural pride and personal identity have been redefined amidst their battles with breast cancer.\n\nThese survivors have redefined their own crowns. More profound than the new hairstyles they don after hair loss are the invisible crowns that they choose to wear each day: gratitude\, faith\, and resilience. What do their words mean to you? Do they empower you to act?\n\nArtist’s name: Versha Pleasant\nWork Title: Image 2\nDate of creation: September 2024\nArtist’s statement: Photo by Tafari Stevenson-Howard\" UID:146980-21900162@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146980 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Michigan Union - 1st Floor - Opera Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260403T120057 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145010-21896285@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145010 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260327T120110 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145011-21896307@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145011 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260320T120134 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145012-21896336@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145012 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260313T120149 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145013-21896372@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145013 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260227T120209 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145014-21896422@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145014 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260220T120239 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145015-21896479@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145015 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260213T120305 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145016-21896543@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145016 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260218T060240 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T235959 SUMMARY:Other:FULL SEMESTER SCHEDULE DESCRIPTION:This is a schedule of all our events happening this semester. Please follow the instagram or email iazamora@umich.edu to get on the email list for more information.  UID:145222-21896876@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145222 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Mason Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T000010 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T235959 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:NAIGC Nationals 2026 DESCRIPTION:We are so excited to travel to Birmingham\, Alabama to compete for another national title! UID:142239-21890258@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142239 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260120T163718 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T160000 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:143388-21893048@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:20260327T160331 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Threads of Heritage: Syrian Textiles as Living History DESCRIPTION:View \"Threads of Heritage: Syrian Textiles as Living History\,\" a cultural exhibit exploring the artistry\, symbolism\, and regional diversity of traditional Syrian garments. Featuring handcrafted pieces from cities such as Hama\, Aleppo\, Homs\, and Saraqib\, the exhibit highlights textile practices that reflect identity\, memory\, and cultural continuity. Many of these traditions are increasingly at risk of disappearing\, making preservation efforts especially urgent. \n\nThis exhibit\, on display in the rotunda of the Clark Library\, follows a live presentation held on March 30 and offers you an opportunity to engage with Syrian textile heritage as both an artistic and historical narrative. UID:147155-21900457@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147155 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library, 2nd Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260223T141911 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T164500 SUMMARY:Exhibition:America at 250: Reflections on the Bicentennial DESCRIPTION:The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library is proud to announce the opening of a new exhibit\, America at 250: Reflections on the Bicentennial.\n\nThe exhibit explores how President Ford joined Americans across the country in commemorating the Bicentennial. Highlighting some of the nationwide celebrations in 1976 and public gifts given to President Ford\, the exhibit asks visitors to reflect on our own Semiquincentennial commemorations.\n\nThe exhibit\, located in the Library's lobby\, will be free to visitors and will be available until December 3\, 2026. UID:145837-21897914@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145837 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:American Bicentennial,American History,Bicentennial,History,President Gerald Ford LOCATION:Gerald Ford Library - Lobby CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260331T153740 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T164500 SUMMARY:Exhibition:The Midwest's Genesis: A Rare Look at the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 DESCRIPTION:A special display at the Gerald Ford Presidential Library will feature the Northwest Ordinance of 1787\, on loan from the NARA\, and on display in Michigan for the first time. Drafted by the Confederation Congress at the same time as the Constitution\, the Ordinance outlined a framework for government in the northwest territory\, defined the rights guaranteed in that territory\, and created a process for admitting new states to the United States. The display offers a rare opportunity to view a document that helped shape the ideals and values of the young nation. UID:147304-21900671@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147304 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:American History,michigan history,Northwest Ordinance LOCATION:Gerald Ford Library - Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260224T144541 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T100000 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:145904-21898055@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145904 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Fitness,Health & Wellness LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260324T092919 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T103000 SUMMARY:Presentation:Cutting Through the Noise: Insights from a New York Times Editor on Health Journalism DESCRIPTION:In a fragmented media environment\, how can health professionals share their research findings or clinical experience beyond the walls of academia? Join us for this timely conversation with Eliza Barclay\, climate opinion editor at The New York Times\, who will share insights on the elements of effective storytelling to best engage and inform general interest readers. \n\nEliza Barclay is the climate editor with New York Times Opinion. Previously\, she was the science\, health and climate editor at Vox and an editor and producer on the science desk at NPR. She received a B.S. from UC-Berkeley and an M.A. from Johns Hopkins.\n\nPresentation: 9:00 - 10:00 AM\nReception: 10:00 - 10:30 AM UID:146962-21899849@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146962 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Health Care Policy,Health Communication,Journalism,Medicine,Public Health LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 10 - Research Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260210T131912 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Flyways DESCRIPTION:Iranian-American artist Sheida Soleimani explores themes of migration\, political exile\, queerness\, and environmental crisis through the wildly imaginative and intricate scenarios she first stages in her studio. The tableaus—which often include live animals\, props\, even her parents—are then photographed\, documenting the artist’s process. Each photograph becomes a part of Soleimani’s rich visual storytelling. \n\n*Flyways *presents a series of new photographs that include images evocative of her family’s history and migration story in juxtaposition with images of injured birds that are representative of Soleimani’s work as a wildlife rehabilitator. (In 2018\, Soleimani founded Congress of Birds\, a wild bird rehabilitation center in Rhode Island.) The change in her practice to include bird rescue results in a revolutionary body of work steeped in passion and articulated in a completely original visual language. Learn more at https://lsa.umich.edu/humanities/gallery/current-exhibitions/sheida-soleimani.html. UID:142798-21891626@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142798 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Birding,Exhibition,Humanities,Multicultural,Visual Arts LOCATION:202 S. Thayer - Institute for the Humanities Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260306T130452 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T163000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:From Freddy to Quentin: The On-Set Still Photography of Joyce Rudolph DESCRIPTION:Joyce Rudolph has photographed some iconic actors and characters in her role as still photographer for the movies. This sampling of images from her papers\, which are housed as part of the Special Collections Research Center's Mavericks & Makers collection\, include the first images of Freddy Krueger in \"A Nightmare on Elm Street\,\" Arnold Schwenegger in \"The Terminator\,\" legends Jack Nicholson\, Diane Keaton\, Sean Penn\, and Robert DeNiro\, as well as directors such as Quentin Tarantino\, Martin Scorsese\, and her husband\, Alan Rudolph. UID:146264-21898777@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146264 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Special Collections Research Center, 6th floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251215T165341 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T170000 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:142773-21891504@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:20260409T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T200000 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:142417-21890912@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:20251215T163232 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T170000 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:142768-21891417@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:20260209T103613 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T173000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Water@Michigan 2026: Water+Energy DESCRIPTION:Water@Michigan 2026: Water + Energy will bring together researchers\, practitioners\, policymakers\, and community leaders to examine how water systems and the energy transition are reshaping Michigan\, the Great Lakes region\, and beyond.\n \nTheme: Water + Energy\n📅 Thursday\, April 9\, 2026\n🕑 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.\n📍Palmer Commons\, Ann Arbor\n \nThe symposium will highlight the growing connections between water and energy in infrastructure\, governance\, and community outcomes. Participants will explore how these links can be strengthened to create more resilient\, equitable\, and sustainable systems.\n\nThrough keynotes\, workshops\, lightning talks\, and student posters\, attendees will collaborate across disciplines to envision the future of water\, energy\, and the Great Lakes. Sessions will emphasize how research\, practice\, and policy can align to address urgent and emerging water challenges.\n\nWe are especially pleased to welcome a distinguished group of featured speakers\, including Whitney Gravelle\, President of the Bay Mills Indian Community\; Jeremy Rifkin\, bestselling author of Planet Aqua\; Shalanda Baker\, Vice Provost for Sustainability and Climate Action\, University of Michigan\; and U.S. Senator Gary Peters.\n\nFull details are available on the registration page. The event is free and open to the public\, but registration is required.\n\nThis event is presented by Water@Michigan with support from the U-M Water Center\, the School for Environment and Sustainability\, the Graham Sustainability Institute\, the Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research\, LSA Earth & Environmental Sciences\, the Great Lakes Fishery Commission\, and the U-M Arts Initiative.\n\nYou can register for the event on the Water Center website: https://graham.umich.edu/wateratmichigan/2026 UID:144676-21895678@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144676 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Civil and Environmental Engineering,community,Data Centers,Energy,Energy And The Environment,Engineering,Environment,Environmental Policy,Free,Great Lakes,Lecture,Public Policy,Research,Sustainability,Water LOCATION:Palmer Commons - Great Lakes Rooms, Atrium and Forum Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250926T160507 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T120000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Foundations of Leadership DESCRIPTION:Course details and registration are available on the Organizational Learning website. UID:139951-21886400@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139951 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Communication,Leadership,Professional Development LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260318T143556 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T153000 SUMMARY:Community Service:U-M College of Pharmacy Sponsored Blood Drive DESCRIPTION:Every Drop Counts. Save Lives With Us!\n\nDid you know that a single blood donation can help impact up to THREE lives? Your generous gift is transformed into red blood cells\, plasma\, and platelets\, each a lifeline for someone in need.\n\nJoin us at an upcoming blood drive\, as we work toward an inspiring goal: impacting 150 lives with just 50 donors! Will you be one of them?\n\nBe part of our 150 Acts of Service campaign.\nSign up here or call 1-800-RED-CROSS today and be a true lifesaver!\nAppointments highly recommended. Walk-ins accepted as space permits. Photo ID required.\n\nDate: Thursday\, April 9\, 2026\nTime: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.\nWhere: U of M Union\, Wolverine Room\, 530 S. State Street Ann Arbor\n\n- - -\n\n\n150 Acts of Service\nIn celebration of the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy’s 150th Anniversary\, 150 Acts of Service is a Community Health and Engagement (CHE) campaign dedicated to strengthening our communities through meaningful\, hands-on service. UID:146771-21899606@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146771 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Community Service,Pharmacy LOCATION:Michigan Union - Wolverine Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260303T093951 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Introduction to the Art of Calligraphy with Khalid Casado DESCRIPTION:Get a brief overview of the history of the art of calligraphy\, become acquainted with the tools used\, and try using a reed pen while beginning a traditional lesson in sülüs (thuluth) script\, a form of Arabic calligraphy. Please register (https://forms.gle/29U6Z1AczfLBAVZj9)\, as this workshop is limited to 20 participants.\n\nPablo Casado\, born in Madrid\, Spain\, always felt a special attraction toward the shapes of Arabic calligraphy\, but didn't encounter the reed pen until 2008\, when he attended a brief introductory course on Naskh (nesih) calligraphy. He traveled to Istanbul for the first time in 2009\, studied extensively under calligraphy masters\, and in 2014\, after devoting himself completely to learning this art\, he received his icazet or calligraphy diploma in sülüs and nesih styles from IRCICA (Research Center for Islamic History Art and Culture)\, signed by the masters Hassan Çelebi\, Ferhat Kurlu and Nuria García. UID:146101-21898389@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146101 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Special Collections Research Center, 6th floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260330T111931 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T120000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:“Power\, Purpose and the Color of Wealth: An Economic Vision that Centers People and the Environments in Which We Live” DESCRIPTION:Join the Stone Center for Inequality Dynamics as we host Darrick Hamilton​\, University and Henry Cohen Professor of Economics and Urban Policy at The New School. Darrick will present\, “Power\, Purpose and the Color of Wealth: An Economic Vision that Centers People and the Environments in Which We Live.”\n\nAbstract: “This talk will set the stage with a brief presentation of the Color of Wealth series\, an exploration of wealth and economic well-being across seven metropolitan areas: Baltimore\, Boston\, Chicago\, Los Angeles\, Miami\, Tulsa\, Washington DC. disaggregated by race and ancestry.\n\nWith this backdrop\, the talk will explore the manner in which asymmetries in power and economic agency\, especially by race and other identity groupings\, link to political economic structures and more macro economic deprivations that plague our economy. Ultimately\, this talk will explore the concepts of purpose\, power\, paradigm and solidarity with a purpose of defining and determining an alternative economic vision for a human rights economy as the point and mechanism for a well-functioning economy and multiracial democracy.”\n\nDarrick Hamilton is the University Professor and Henry Cohen Professor of Economics and Urban Policy at The New School\, where he also founded and directs the Institute on Race\, Power & Political Economy. He additionally serves as Chief Economist at the AFL-CIO. Widely regarded as one of the nation’s foremost public intellectuals\, Professor Hamilton reimagines how an economy should work—identifying bold opportunities to invest in our human capacity and fostering collaborations that advance economic inclusion\, social equity\, and civic engagement in the United States and around the world.\n\nA pioneer in the economics subfield of identity group stratification\, Professor Hamilton’s research has been featured in The New York Times\, Mother Jones\, Bloomberg Businessweek\, and The Wall Street Journal. He has developed and advised on transformative policy proposals—such as baby bonds\, guaranteed income\, and a federal job guarantee—that have inspired legislation and shifted billions of dollars toward building a fair and inclusive economy.\n\nIn 2025\, Professor Hamilton was named the Katherine Hampson Bessell Fellow at the Harvard Radcliffe Institute and was recognized as a Freedom Scholar by the Marguerite Casey Foundation in its 2020 inaugural class. He has advised national and global leaders on economic policy\, including the U.S. Joint Economic Committee and the Senate Banking Committee and also serves on the board of directors of the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER).\n\nBorn and raised in Brooklyn’s Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood\, Professor Hamilton earned his bachelor’s degree from Oberlin College and his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.\n\nPlease RSVP to save your seat. UID:147203-21900522@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147203 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Economics,Graduate Students,Race,Social Sciences,Tax,Wealth LOCATION:Institute For Social Research - 6050 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260401T090119 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T115000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Improved Inference for Nonparametric Regression (joint with G.Cavaliere\, M. Nielsen\, and E. Zanelli) DESCRIPTION:Nonparametric regression estimators\, including those employed in regression-discontinuity designs (RDD)\, are central to the economist’s toolbox. Their application\, however\, is complicated by the presence of asymptotic bias\, which undermines coverage accuracy of conventional confidence intervals. Extant solutions to the problem include debiasing methods\, such as the widely applied robust bias-corrected (RBC) confidence interval of Calonico et al. (2014\, 2018). We show that this interval is equivalent to a prepivoted interval based on an invalid residualbased bootstrap method. Specifically\, prepivoting performs an implicit bias correction while adjusting the nonparametric regression estimator’s standard error to account for the additional uncertainty introduced by debiasing. This idea can also be applied to other bootstrap schemes\, leading to new implicit bias corrections and corresponding standard error adjustments. We propose a prepivoted interval based on a bootstrap that generates observations from nonparametric regression estimates at each regressor value and show how it can be implemented as an RBCtype interval without the need for resampling. Importantly\, we show that the new interval is shorter than the existing RBC interval. For example\, with the Epanechnikov kernel\, the length is reduced by 17%\, while maintaining accurate coverage probability. This result holds irrespectively of: (a) the evaluation point being in the interior or on the boundary\; (b) the use of a ‘small’ or ‘large’ bandwidths\; (c) the distribution of the regressor and the error term. UID:143683-21893642@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143683 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Econometrics,Economics,seminar LOCATION:North Quad - 4300 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260319T094944 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T120000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Can Football Be Made Safer? How Data is Informing Rules\, Equipments\, and Coaching DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2026 Speaker Series kickoff\, hosted by Michigan Athletics and the University of Michigan Concussion Center\, on Thursday\, April 9\, at 11:00 AM\, featuring internationally recognized neurosurgeon and sports safety leader Dr. Allen Sills. In his presentation\, “Can Football Be Made Safer? How Data is Informing Rules\, Equipment and Coaching\,” Dr. Sills will explore how large-scale injury surveillance\, biomechanics research\, and advances in clinical care are shaping evidence-based improvements across the sport\, while thoughtfully examining the path forward for making the game safer at every level.\n\nDate: Thursday\, April 9\, 2026\nTime: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern Time\nLocation: Junge Family Champions Center or Zoom\n\nAbout Dr. Sills: Dr. Allen Sills serves as Chief Medical Officer of the National Football League (NFL)\, where he leads efforts to advance the health and safety of the sport. A board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in the care of athletes\, Dr. Sills is Professor of Neurological Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Founder and former Co-Director of the Vanderbilt Sports Concussion Center.\n\nIn his role with the NFL\, Dr. Sills oversees the league’s Head Injury Reduction Plan—a comprehensive\, data-driven strategy designed to reduce concussion incidence through rule modifications\, equipment innovation\, and coaching and technique improvements. Since its implementation\, the initiative has been associated with increased reporting transparency and reductions in certain head injuries\, alongside continued efforts to minimize head impacts across the game. UID:146796-21899628@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146796 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Health & Wellness,Research LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260115T181512 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T190000 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:138032-21881324@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:20260224T150916 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T120000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Quantum Research Institute | Quantum Spin-Mechanics with Color Centers in Diamond: A Potential Platform for Quantum Computing DESCRIPTION:In-Person: West Hall 411\nZoom: https://umich.zoom.us/j/91761768567?jst=2\n\nAbstract:\nIn a spin-mechanical system\, electron spins are coupled to vibrations of a nanomechanical resonator. Coherent interactions between single spins and single phonons take place in the quantum regime of spin-mechanics. A network of these resonators can enable phonon-mediated coupling between distant electron spin\, leading to a mechanical quantum network of spin qubits and providing an experimental platform for developing spin-based quantum computers. \nIn this talk\, I will discuss our recent advance in achieving ultracoherent GHz diamond nanomechanical resonators and in developing mechanical quantum networks of spin qubits in diamond. Localization and localization phase transitions induced by deterministic onsite potentials in a mechanical network are also exploited for the realization of extended network connectivity\, which is deemed essential for large-scale fault tolerant quantum computers. \n\nBio:\nHailin Wang received B.S. and Ph.D. degrees in physics from the University of Science and Technology of China and the University of Michigan in 1982 and 1990\, respectively. He was a research investigator at the University of Michigan and subsequently a staff consultant at AT&T Bell Laboratories. He joined the University of Oregon in 1995 where he is now a professor of physics. Dr. Wang has made important contributions to the current understanding of coherent as well as incoherent optical processes in semiconductor nanostructures. He also made the first experimental demonstration of amplitude squeezed light from an injection-locked diode laser and developed a fused silica optical resonator that feature highly directional evanescent tunneling. His work on exciton spin coherence and biexciton coherence has recently led to the first demonstration of electromagnetically induced transparency for interband optical transitions in semiconductors. His current research interest includes optical manipulation of quantum coherences in semiconductors and especially its application in both classical and quantum information processing. Dr. Wang is a recipient of an NSF-CAREER award and is a fellow of the Optical Society of America. UID:142261-21890281@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142261 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Chemistry,Computer Science And Engineering,Electrical And Computer Engineering,Electrical Engineering And Computer Science,Physics,Quantum,Quantum Computing,Quantum Science LOCATION:West Hall - 411 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250904T153242 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T120000 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:138834-21896907@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:20260401T181508 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:What We Tend: The 2026 MFA Graduate Thesis Exhibition DESCRIPTION:\n\nWhat We Tend: The 2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition is on view at the Stamps Gallery from March 20 — April 11\, 2026. The exhibition presents seven artists whose practices unfold through care—care for land\, for bodies\, for memory\, and for one another. Working across ritual\, non-linear time\, and intersectional inquiries into labor and domestic life\, these artists treat familial\, site-specific\, and sociopolitical histories as living structures rather than sealed archives. What We Tend features the work of MFA students River Forest Berry\, Michelle Cieloszczyk\, Zoë Dong\, Fiona Hoffer\, Michael ​“Modius Modi” King Jr.\, Michaela Nichelle\, and Sujay Saple.\n\nJoin us to celebrate the work of MFA graduate students at the Opening Reception on March 20 from 6 — 8 p.m. Refreshments will be served and artists will be present.\n\nPlease note: \n\nThroughout the exhibition\, visitors are encouraged to bring clean and empty aluminum cans to participate in Michaela Nichelle’s installation. \nThe exhibition will be closed to the public on Friday\, April 10. UID:144188-21894821@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144188 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260331T164051 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T130000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Reimagining the Narrative DESCRIPTION:Join the Center for Racial Justice for our 2025-2026 Visiting Fellows Spring Showcase. The Fellows will discuss their work challenging dominant narratives around race\, power\, and place\, with perspectives on suburban life\, policing\, and the role of art in social change. Lunch provided.\n\nThis event is free and open to U-M students\, faculty\, staff\, alumni\, and community members.\n\nAccessibility note: the event will not be live-streamed\, but a captioned recording will be sent to all registrants afterwards. Presenters will use microphones.\n\nAbout the Visiting Fellows\n\nHolly Bass is an award-winning\, socially-engaged artist working across multiple disciplines including dance\, theater\, visual art and writing. She has collaborated with governmental agencies\, cultural institutions\, nonprofit organizations and academic communities to create innovative artistic experiences that foster connection among groups of strangers.\n\nAyesha Bell Hardaway\, JD\, is a Professor of Law at Case Western Reserve University where she serves as Director of the Law School's Social Justice Law Center and its Criminal Defense Clinic. Professor Hardaway's research and scholarship interests include the intersection of race with constitutional law\, criminal law\, policing\, and civil litigation.\n\nR. L'Heureux Lewis-McCoy (PhD '08) is a scholar whose work and activism center issues of race\, place\, education\, and opportunity. He is an Associate Professor at New York University in the Sociology of Education program in the School of Culture\, Education and Human Development. His larger research interests include race and racism\, gender justice\, and community mobilization. UID:147308-21900703@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147308 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:activism,Anti-racism,Center For Racial Justice,community activism,Democracy,ford school of public policy,Performance Art,Policing,Suburbia LOCATION:Weill Hall (Ford School) - 1110 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260317T144336 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Accessibility Specialist Office Hours DESCRIPTION:Spend a few minutes to an hour with the Disability Equity Office Accessibility Specialists to ask any questions related to reasonable accommodations\, the interactive process\, general accessibility at U-M\, and more! Registration is not required for this event and break-out rooms will be available for those who wish to ask their questions privately.\n\nZoom Meeting ID: 99281497508 UID:145395-21897235@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145395 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Disability,Discussion,Inclusion,Office Hours LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260402T163432 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Biotech Career Development Program Information Session DESCRIPTION:The Biotech Career Development Program is a structured\, cohort-based program that supports biomedical and life science master’s students\, Ph.D. candidates\, postdocs\, and early-career scientists exploring careers beyond academia. Trainees accepted into the program will participate in workshops\, career panels\, in-person networking opportunities\, and complete a series of informational interviews to build career awareness and professional skills\, taking concrete steps toward their career goals.\n\nThe program meets weekly on Wednesdays from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.\, May 13 to July 29. Most of the meetings will be held on Zoom with a few in-person engagements.\n\nApplication: https://myumi.ch/VVRe3\n\nApplications are due by 9:00 a.m. on Monday\, April 20.\n\nRegister for the information session to learn more and ask questions. UID:147278-21900624@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147278 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Rgs Events,Rgs-events,Sessions LOCATION:Zoom CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260129T164237 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T133000 SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:Building Industry Partnerships Webinar Series DESCRIPTION:Federal funding trends\, including from NSF\, DOE and ARPA agencies\, indicate increasing interest in translational research – supporting the pathways for fundamental discoveries to have broader societal\, economic or public impact. New funding programs might require researchers to demonstrate their research impact at the proposal stage through established partnerships with companies that signal market interest or investment\, formal commitments like licensing agreements\, and/or evidence of technology readiness levels. Researchers who build these industry partnerships in advance will have a critical edge in a competitive funding landscape.\n\nThe Office of Research Development will host a webinar series for U-M researchers that explains why and how to build industry partnerships that advance mutual R&D goals. Webinars will take place noon-1:30 pm each day\; calendar invites will be sent upon registration. \n\nFebruary 25: Discovery to Innovation - Gain a practical framework for deciding when to engage industry\, how to demonstrate impact credibly and which funding mechanisms align with research maturing and scholarly goals.\nMarch 26: Industry Engagement for Faculty: From Early Signals to Funded Partnerships - Learn meaningful engagement strategies across the research lifecycle\, emphasizing alignment with academic incentives\, research integrity and appropriate funding mechanisms. \nApril 9: Building Industry Partnerships that Last: Whom to Talk to\, What to Ask - Learn how to identify the right industry counterparts\, structure early conversations to surface meaningful research and translational opportunities and set expectations that can evolve into sustained collaboration. \nContact RD-Support@umich.edu with questions. UID:144802-21895961@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144802 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Basic Science,Biomedical,Biomedical Engineering,Biomedical Research,Biosciences,Biosciences Initiative,Broader Impacts,Clinical Research,Community Engagement,Engineering,Funding,Funding Opportunities,Grant,Grant Proposals,Grant Writing,Grants,Grantsmanship,Grantwriting,Health Science,Impact,Industry,National Science Foundation,Natural Sciences,Principal Investigators,Proposal Writing,Research,Research Development,Research Funding,Research Proposals,Researchers,Science,Sponsor,Sponsors,Staff,Workshop,Writing LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251210T152001 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T133000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:CJS Noon Lecture Series | Powering Empire: Hydroelectricity and Highland Taiwan under Japanese Colonial Rule DESCRIPTION:Please note: This lecture will be held in person in room 1010\, Weiser Hall. It will not be livestreamed or recorded.\n \n As the Japanese Empire expanded in the 1930s and 40s\, it sought to use hydroelectricity to transform colonial Taiwan into an industrial hub. This\, in turn\, relied upon controlling natural and societal conditions in remote mountain valleys. By exploring the consequences of these efforts\, this talk argues for seeing the material basis of Japanese expansion not just in extracted resources but in re-engineered landscapes and communities.\n \n John Kanbayashi is assistant professor of history and sociology of science at the University of Pennsylvania. His current book uses rivers and watersheds in Taiwan to understand how Japanese imperialism and its afterlives remade ecologies and societies. Other active research interests include climate science in Japan and agricultural colonization across the Japanese diaspora.\n\n*Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at sarachit@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.* UID:142555-21891150@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142555 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Asian Languages And Cultures,Ecology,History,Japanese Studies,taiwan LOCATION:Weiser Hall - 10th Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260403T123933 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Design for America Information Session DESCRIPTION:This information session is for students interested in learning more about Design for America\, a national organization and movement focused on using design thinking to help tackle civic and community challenges. Participants will hear from a faculty champion and learn how to get involved. UID:147297-21900644@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147297 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:design LOCATION:UMSI Central - 201 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260111T114956 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T133000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Gender and Sexuality Workshop DESCRIPTION:- January 15: Gracia Dodds and Mack Brumbaugh\n- February 12: Tey Meadow\n- February 26: Bailey Otter\n- March 12: Abby Smith\; Xavier Fields\n- March 24: Elizabeth Armstrong and Hannah Tessler\; lightning talks\n- April 9: Johanna Oh\n- April 16: Maya Glenn UID:143662-21893618@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143662 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Graduate Student LOCATION:LSA Building - 4147 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260105T092912 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T140000 SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:Grub @ the (Idea)Hub DESCRIPTION:Join the Center for Campus Involvement (CCI) for Grub at the (Idea)Hub for free food\, networking\, and to learn about the resources available to student organizations. Whether you are a member of a student organization\, leading an organization\, interested in joining a group\, or forming a new organization - this event is for you! Come and go as you are able and free food will be available while supplies last. UID:143067-21892318@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143067 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Student Organizations LOCATION:Michigan Union - IdeaHub (2nd Floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260401T103514 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T130000 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:128708-21890327@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:20260330T172619 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T131500 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:LSA Transfer Information Session DESCRIPTION:Join the LSA Transfer Recruitment Team for our virtual sessions where we will discuss LSA requirements\, transfer credit\, pre-transfer academic advising\, LSA opportunities and other transfer tidbits.\n\nRegistration is required. Register using link to the right UID:141040-21891685@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141040 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Transfer Students LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260313T115902 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Prompt to Picture: How AI Can Help You Create Custom Visuals DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about how AI can help you create custom visuals? In this workshop\, you’ll use tools like DALL-E 3 in U-M GPT and Adobe Firefly to design professional-looking images.\n\nUsing simple text descriptions\, we’ll show you how to turn your ideas into images. You’ll also explore Firefly editing tools\, like adding or removing objects\, changing backgrounds\, and enhancing photos.\n\nThis session is perfect for faculty\, staff\, and students looking to create eye-catching visuals for assignments\, presentations\, teaching materials\, or communications\n\nWorkshop Outline:\n\n-Generative AI for Images - Introduction\n-Crafting Effective Prompts\n-Troubleshooting Common AI Image Generation Issues\n-Ethical Considerations\n-Live Demo: DALL-E 3 in UM-GPT\n-Exploring Adobe Firefly Generative AI Features\n-Wrap-Up and Key Takeaways\n\nAudience: Staff\, Instructors\, and Students UID:120563-21899284@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/120563 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Academic Technology At Michigan,Adobe Firefly,Ai Literacy,Artificial Intelligence,Chat Gpt,Chatgpt,Dall-e 3,Dalle 3,digital,digital technology,Genai,Generative Ai,information and technology,information science,Innovation,Integrative Systems,Interdisciplinary,michigan it,Professional Development,Staff,Teaching And Learning,Teachtech,Training,Virtual,Webinar,workshop LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260224T101438 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T160000 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:143999-21894475@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:20260311T104927 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T140000 SUMMARY:Other:Study Abroad in Granada - Winter 2027 DESCRIPTION:Join CGIS Advisor\, Juliana Mesa\, to learn more about the CGIS: Advanced Spanish and Culture in Granada (Spain) program\, the application process\, the academics\, and life in Granada.\n\nThis Winter 2027 intensive Michigan program combines classes with a U-M faculty and local Spanish professors at a local study abroad center. Students have the option to take a class at the Universidad de Granada or partake in a for-credit internship. The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures has pre-approved this program for fulfilling Spanish major/minor requirements while abroad.\n\nTo learn more\, visit the M-Compass brochure: https://mcompass.umich.edu/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=10784 UID:146432-21899081@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146432 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Europe,global engagement,global opportunities,Romance Languages And Literatures,Sessions,Spain,Spanish Studies,Study Abroad LOCATION:Modern Languages Building - 4314 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260126T121813 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T123000 SUMMARY:Performance:Tiffany Ng\, carillon DESCRIPTION:University Carillonist Tiffany Ng performs on the Charles Baird Carillon\, an instrument of 53 bronze bells located inside the Burton Memorial Tower. The largest bell\, which strikes the hour\, weighs 12 tons\, while the smallest bell\, 4½ octaves above\, weighs just 15 pounds.\n\nThirty-minute recitals are performed on the Charles Baird Carillon at noon every weekday that classes are in session\, followed by visitor Q&A with the carillonist. The bell chamber may be accessed via a combination of elevator and stairs. Take the elevator to the highest floor possible (floor 8)\, and then climb two flights of stairs (39 steps) to the bell chamber (floor 10). Hearing protection earmuffs are provided for visitors. Be prepared to walk on ice and snow in the bell chamber during winter. Built in 1936\, the Charles Baird Carillon is not ADA accessible. Visitors with mobility concerns are invited to visit the Lurie Carillon. UID:144559-21895490@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144559 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Faculty,Free,Music LOCATION:Burton Memorial Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260401T160240 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T170000 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:138950-21884310@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:20260327T181513 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:We Ran Toward Each Other: The 2026 MFA First Year Exhibition DESCRIPTION:\n\nThis annual celebration of the work of Stamps MFA in Art candidates features work by first-year students:\n\nBert Cook\nWilliam Hohe\nJuniper Jones\nNavjeet Kaur\nZhongxing (Jack) Liu\nJulianna Sanromán\nCelia Shaheen\n\nThe 2026 MFA First Year Exhibition takes place March 25 - April 17 at the Stamps Graduate and Faculty Studios\, 1919 Green Rd\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48109.\n\nJoin us at the public exhibition reception on Wednesday\, March 25 from 6-8 p.m. (no RSVP required).\n\nViewings March 26-April 17 are available by appointment only\; please contact William Hohe to arrange a visit. UID:145492-21897422@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145492 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260112T181733 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T124500 SUMMARY:Performance:Division Street Pipes DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 30-minute organ recital performed by undergraduate student Ben Sidoti.\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:143790-21894015@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143790 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002057 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T133000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Spain Visa Information Session DESCRIPTION: UID:146505-21899213@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146505 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002044 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T124500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T143000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Maize & Blue Cupboard Volunteering DESCRIPTION:Come help us during normal operating hours\; as well as\, unload our weekly Food Gatherers deliveries and stock our shelves! If you are outside the U-M community\, please reach out to maize.blue.cupboard@umich.edu to sign up. UID:102102-21900292@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/102102 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Maize and Blue Cupboard inside Betsy Barbour CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260311T125332 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T143000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:A Life's Work in Boxes: Poet Perspectives on Archival Collecting and Research DESCRIPTION:Poet and scholar Rebecca Kosick\, once a student of The Alternative Press co-founder Ken Mikolowski in the U-M Residential College\, recently completed a book about The Alternative Press and will discuss her experience working with the archive from a research perspective. Then\, Detroit poet Mïïgun will join to moderate a conversation between Kosick and Mikolowski\, illuminating their varied perspectives on the work of The Alternative Press and its subsequent life as archival material. \n\nIn 1969 poet and artist couple Ken and Ann Mikolowski began a humble operation called The Alternative Press that would later pull household names like Allen Ginsburg into its orbit. For thirty years they collected poetry and art from their friends and wider circle\, and distributed these creations in manila envelopes through the mail. The archive of their life's-work-worth of material is now held at the University of Michigan Library's Special Collections Research Center. UID:145592-21897565@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145592 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Gallery (1st floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260327T172407 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T142000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:The Drafted Nation: Economic and Political Legacies of Conscription (with Siddharth George and Kewei Zhang) DESCRIPTION:This paper provides the first comprehensive evidence on the multifaceted legacy of military conscription across the world. We construct a new global database of conscription policy reforms linked to hundreds of census and survey data sources. Exploiting cohort-based eligibility cutoffs\, we compare individuals just eligible for service to those just exempt. On average\, conscription increases men's adult socioeconomic status\, driven by higher university attainment\, greater geographic mobility\, and the transferability of military-acquired skills. Effects are largest where the opportunity cost of service is low and reintegration into civilian life is strong. Economic gains extend to households: women who marry conscription-eligible men experience higher living standards\, and their children exhibit lower mortality\, despite no direct effects on women's own education or employment. Conscription also fosters interethnic marriage\, national-language use\, and patriotic attachment\, but simultaneously increases xenophobia and gender conservatism\, revealing a tradeoff between national integration and tolerance. Effects vary widely across countries depending on political institutions\, development\, diversity\, and conscription design. Economic and sociopolitical effects are positively correlated\, suggesting that nation-building is strongest where conscription delivers greater economic returns. UID:143575-21893411@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143575 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Development,Economics,seminar LOCATION:North Quad - 4325 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260126T121814 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T132000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T135000 SUMMARY:Performance:Meghan Wysocki & Joe Antrim\, carillon DESCRIPTION:Meghan Wysocki & Joe Antrim perform on the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Carillon\, an instrument of 60 bells with the lowest bell (bourdon) weighing 6 tons.\n\nThirty-minute recitals are performed on the Lurie Carillon every weekday that classes are in session. During these recitals\, visitors may take the elevator to level 2 to view the largest bells\, or to level 3 to see the carillonist performing. (Visitors subject to acrophobia are recommended to visit level 2 only.) An optional spiral stairway between levels 2 and 3 allows for up-close views of some of the largest bells. UID:144560-21895491@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144560 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Lurie Ann & Robert H. Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260326T102346 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T143000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Bachelor in General Studies (BGS) Meet-Up DESCRIPTION:As we head into April\, let's reflect on the current term and prepare to \"spring forward\" into what's coming up next. Drop by the Newnan Academic Advising Center on April 9 from 1:30-2:30pm to talk through BGS course selection and anything else on your academic horizon. Current and prospective BGS students are welcome! UID:147087-21900368@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147087 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Advising,Bachelor In General Studies,In Person,Majors,Newnan,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Angell Hall - LSA Newnan Academic Advising Center CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260204T171423 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T150000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Environmental Humanities Workshop DESCRIPTION:We will discuss a new dissertation chapter by Gina Hsu. Gina is a PhD candidate in the joint program with Women’s and Gender Studies and English. She is interested in water\, histories of migration\, and environmental issues across the Pacific. \n\nPlease register (https://sessions.studentlife.umich.edu/p/track/16064) to receive a copy of Gina’s chapter draft for reading before the discussion. Come with ideas and questions in hand. We look forward to seeing you and celebrating Gina’s exciting work together! UID:145087-21896650@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145087 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Dissertation,English Language And Literature,Environment,Environmental Humanities,Women's Studies,Workshop LOCATION:Angell Hall - 3241 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002058 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T153000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Graduate Student Writing Workshop DESCRIPTION: UID:143152-21892326@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143152 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Angell Hall 3241 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002058 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T150000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:MIDAS AI Sandbox Showcases DESCRIPTION:The AI Sandbox is launching a new series of Showcases\, short\, structured sessions that demonstrate established AI tools through live examples. Each Showcase combines a guided demo with opportunities for participants to follow along on their own devices\, focusing on what the tool does\, when it is appropriate to use\, and how to interpret its outputs. Attendance is limited and requires registration to support an interactive\, group-based format. UID:144845-21898900@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144845 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Weiser Hall, Suite 600 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002049 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T153000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:NORTH QUAD 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135674-21899272@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135674 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:NQ Bowman Room, 10th Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260402T154144 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T160000 SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:AAC From All Sides DESCRIPTION:Join us for a panel discussion featuring those involved with creating\, obtaining\, and using AAC devices. The panel will contain Speech Language Pathologists\, assistive technology specialists\, educators\, engineers\, and resources for obtaining technology. Ask questions\, explore possible career paths\, and expand your knowledge of communication. Welcome to all!\n\nAccording to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association:\nAssistive and Alternative Communication devices are used by individuals who cannot rely on their speech. Typically\, these individuals with expressive language impairment have disabilities like autism spectrum disorder\, cerebral palsy\, and others. AAC devices can also be used by those who need temporary assistance\, like those recovering from surgery. As the name suggests\, these devices are used to add to the individual's existing communication and give them the opportunity to fully realize their communication capabilities.\n\nAAC devices come in many different forms. Some lower tech options include pointing to letters\, pointing to pictures\, gestures/facial expressions\, and picture exchange communication systems. High tech options include using an app on a digital device and using a speech-generating device. One person's AAC may include one or multiple of these options\, they are all part of the communication system.\n\nInterested? Come learn more!\n\nGenerously made possible by the Larry Motola Linguistics Fund\, established to support the development of curriculum projects and research related to cognitive process and conditions\, and their interaction with language and neurodiversity.\n\nPlease RSVP here: https://forms.gle/6HUGV6Ar8ywvTAok6\n\nWHEN: April 9th\, 2026\n\nWHERE: Online\n\nTIME: 2:30-4:00 PM EST UID:147040-21900271@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147040 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Accessibility,All Majors Welcome,Disability,Education,Information and Technology,Linguistics,Neurodiversity,Panel,Speech Language Pathology LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260111T114049 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T160000 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:143661-21893611@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:20260409T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T163000 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:143702-21893681@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:20260318T101203 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Biomedical Engineering (BME 500) Seminar Series DESCRIPTION:Bioengineering Human Embryo and Organ Models\n\nAbstract:\nEarly human development remains largely mysterious and challenging to study. In this talk\, I will describe our efforts to harness human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs) and bioengineering approaches to create controllable models of human peri-gastrulation development and early organogenesis. These models recapitulate key in vivo developmental landmarks\, including amniotic cavity formation\, amniotic ectoderm-epiblast patterning\, primordial germ cell specification\, embryonic germ layer organization\, yolk sac formation\, and primitive hematopoiesis. Our current work focuses on using these controllable models as experimental platforms to dissect the molecular and genetic mechanisms underlying cell fate decisions\, tissue patterning\, and self-organization during human peri-gastrulation.\n\nI will also discuss our application of bioengineering tools and hPSCs to model critical aspects of early human neural development\, including neural patterning in both brain and spinal cord regions\, along rostrocaudal and dorsoventral axes. Ongoing projects further aim to model key features of human heart and gut tube development\, as well as somitogenesis. Together\, these efforts have established a suite of bioengineered human embryo and organ models with in vivo-like spatiotemporal cell differentiation and organization\, providing powerful platforms for studying human development\, physiology\, and disease.\n\nBio:\nDr. Jianping Fu is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan whose research bridges bioengineering\, stem cell biology\, and developmental biology to advance understanding of human development and disease. He is internationally recognized for pioneering work in “Artificial Embryos\,” named one of MIT Technology Review’s 10 Breakthrough Technologies of 2018 and “the Method of 2023” by Nature Methods. Dr. Fu has received major awards from the National Science Foundation\, the American Chemical Society\, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation\, and the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES). He is an elected Fellow of AAAS\, AIMBE\, RSC\, ASME\, IAMBE\, and BMES\, and serves on the Governing Council of IAMBE. In addition to his research\, Dr. Fu has been deeply engaged in scientific leadership and service. He served on the ISSCR Guidelines Working Group and now chairs the ISSCR Scientific Programs Committee. In recognition of his service\, he received the ISSCR Public Service Award in 2025. He is currently Editor-in-Chief of npj Regenerative Medicine and serves on editorial boards of several journals including Cell Stem Cell and Biophysical Journal. UID:146731-21899566@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146731 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Basic Science,Biointerfaces,Biology,biomedical,biomedical engineering,Bioninterfaces,Biosciences,Biotechnology,bme,engineer,engineering,Medicine,Michigan Engineering,Science,seminar LOCATION:Lurie Biomedical Engineering (formerly ATL) - 1130 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250805T113918 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T170000 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:136054-21877796@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:20260404T003201 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T160000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:International Students Career Series: How to Navigate Small Talk DESCRIPTION:In the United States\, many people participate in what is called small talk\, where they make conversation with strangers or acquaintances about non-controversial topics\, such as the weather\, sports\, or popular television shows. Small talk is one of the ways in American cultureto chat about harmless topics to establish a connection and start to build a friendship.For example\, while waiting for an interview\, in line at a M-Den\, or an elevator on campus\, don’t be startled if a stranger says something to you like\, “Did you watch the Football Game last night? What a game!” They might also make a joke about the long line you’re both in\, or comment on the current situation.This workshop is open to all students\, so if you are interested in learning more about small talk\, now it’s your chance to sign up. In this workshop\, we will educate you on what small talk is\, and you will also have the chance to practice small talk with peers!  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. 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 webpage: https://umich.joinhandshake.com/events/1938833/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 accommodationrequirements via the link below\, preferably at least 14 days prior to the program to ensure sufficient time for arranging your requested accommodation(s) or exploring suitable alternatives. If you have any questions regarding access to our programs\, please don't hesitate to reach out to Cierra Sutherland at cierrasu@umich.edu. Accessibility accommodation form: https://forms.gle/FmFn35ZLxJ8kvPfSA #UCC UID:147373-21900919@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147373 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260320T134254 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T160000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:IOE 899: Anne Collins McLaughlin DESCRIPTION:Our senses and minds construct our reality. Both are inherently limited and we naturally seek tools to improve our experiences. Anyone who covers their ears as a siren roars past\, turns on closed captions\, or dons sunglasses on a bright day has altered ‘reality.’ As technology advances\, we can also control reality with cutting-edge extended reality (XR) technologies\, which add to\, subtract from\, and remap sounds and visuals in our world. A new and unexplored form of XR cognition aids involve “diminished reality\,” where visuals and sounds from the environment are eliminated to direct focal attention\, reduce distraction\, and relieve the operator of the need to exert selective attention. This presentation will cover the perceptual and mental processes underlying XR cognition aids\, with methods of testing the effectiveness of these aids\, current domains of inquiry\, and results from several laboratory experiments on how altering visual and auditory reality can affect performance\, experience\, and learning. UID:146860-21899718@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146860 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:899 Seminar Series,Graduate,Graduate Students,Industrial And Operations Engineering,Michigan Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - 1680 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260325T095154 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T163000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IES Energy Seminar Series - Quantifying and Remunerating Flexibility of Grid-Connected Devices DESCRIPTION:Abstract:\nWe discuss how emerging trends in electricity markets provide economic and environmental incentives for the development of new and flexible technologies capable of shifting loads across space and time and across scales. Harnessing flexibility is critical for the power grid as this seeks to absorb increasing amounts of intermittent renewable power. However\, participation of devices in highly dynamic/volatile markets can lead to fast degradation and lost value\, which hinders participation. This raises the need to quantify the value of different types of flexibility provided by devices and to potentially create new markets that properly remunerate such flexibility. We illustrate the concepts via applications in energy storage\, data centers\, and electrochemical manufacturing. \n\nBiography:\nVictor M. Zavala is the Baldovin-DaPra Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is affiliated with the Mathematics and Computer Science Division at Argonne National Laboratory. He holds a B.Sc. degree from Universidad Iberoamericana and a Ph.D. degree from Carnegie Mellon University\, both in chemical engineering. He is an associate editor for ACS-I&ECR and is on editorial board of the journals Mathematical Programming Computation and Computers & Chemical engineering. He is a recipient of NSF and DOE Early Career awards and of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). His research interests include data science\, control\, and optimization and applications to chemical\, energy\, and environmental systems. UID:145469-21897384@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145469 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:CAEN,Civil and Environmental Engineering,Electrical Engineering and Computer Science,Energy,Engineering,Environment,Free,Industrial and Operations Engineering,Interdisciplinary,Law,Materials Science,Mechanical Engineering,Michigan Engineering,Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering,North Campus,Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences,Research,Science,seminar,Social Sciences,Sustainability LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 1303 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260330T112118 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T162000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:The Department of Astronomy 2025-2026 Colloquium Series Presents: DESCRIPTION:\"The Search for Habitable-Zone Planets around the Nearest Stars: Challenges\, Opportunities and Side Quests\"\n\nAbstract: In this talk I will discuss the challenges associated with the discovery of terrestrial mass planets orbiting in the Habitable Zones of the nearest stars\, and how these challenges have required us to develop extraordinarily stable and sensitive spectrometer in the optical and near-infrared to measure the subtle Doppler wobble introduced by these planets. These tools\, coupled with new analysis techniques are beginning to reveal such planets\, but highlighting also the challenges of stellar activity. I will discuss the development and evolution of some of these instruments (HPF & NEID) and the progress being made in tacking stellar activity. I will also highlight some of the discoveries made along the way\, like the most eccentric transiting planet\, a rare population of giant planets transiting M dwarfs\, the confirmation of GAIA’s first astrometric exoplanet discovery\, and systems which offer us unique insights into spots and activity. UID:147206-21900525@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147206 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:astronomy,astrophysics LOCATION:West Hall - 411 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260125T203356 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T154500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Algebraic Geometry Learning Seminar: Albanese graphs DESCRIPTION:Discuss the material in Section 5 of the paper. In particular\, define Albanese graphs\, prove their universal property\, and give some examples. Then state Theorem 5.10 and explain the proof. UID:144460-21895386@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144460 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 4096 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002058 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:BSI Information Sessions- Current UM Sophomores + W26 DESCRIPTION:We encourage every student interested in or contemplating an undergraduate degree at the School of Information to attend an information session. You will receive an engaging and comprehensive overview of the program\, as well as guidance for the application process. Sessions are hosted on different days and times to accommodate as many students as possible\, and you only need to attend one session before you apply.These information sessions are for Current University of Michigan students who are NOT freshmen. UID:143064-21892005@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143064 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Virtual CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260317T140136 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T170000 SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:Challenges in Trial Design for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies DESCRIPTION:This talk is part of the Michigan Psychedelic Center's 2026 Seminar Series: Psychedelics — From Cells to Society. Learn more about the series at https://michiganpsychedelic.med.umich.edu/education-events/.\n\nAbout the Talk:\nFueled by positive findings from clinical trials\, psychedelic research has returned to mainstream psychiatry and neuroscience\, with a growing number of studies examining a wide range of conditions. However\, expectancy effects and effective condition blinding have been raised as critical limitations to the interpretability of this research. \n\nIn this talk\, Jacob Aday\, PhD\, will review the many methodological challenges of conducting psychedelic clinical trials and provide recommendations for improving the rigor of future research.\n\nAbout the Presenter: \nJacob S. Aday\, PhD\, is a Research Assistant Professor in the Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center as well as the Michigan Psychedelic Center at the University of Michigan. His research interests are focused on improving research methodology and safety with psychedelics\, evaluating individual differences in treatment outcomes\, and assessing the potential use of psychedelic-assisted therapies for chronic pain populations. UID:146694-21899479@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146694 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Medicine,Research,Webcast LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260403T133729 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:GEOMETRY SEMINAR: ERGODIC AVERAGES OVER COMPACT SUBMANIFOLDS AND APPLICATION TO DIOPHANTINE APPROXIMATION DESCRIPTION:We prove a pointwise ergodic theorem for averages over dilates of a compact submanifold for a measure-preserving Rd-action\, under the assumption of exponential mixing. We also obtain error rates\, giving explicit bounds on the speed of convergence. This has an application in multiplicative Diophantine approximation providing a partial analogue of Khintchine’s 0− 1 law. This is a joint work with Reynold Fregoli and Dmitry Kleinbock. UID:147378-21900924@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147378 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 3866 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T003150 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T170000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Internship Lab DESCRIPTION:*RSVP required to attend. Click \"Join Event\" here:https://umich.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1934018Are 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:147026-21900254@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147026 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002059 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T173000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Jina Kim\, \"at the end of the world\, let there be you: Crip-of-Color Writing in the Apocalyptic Now\" DESCRIPTION:In this lecture\, Jina Kim will discuss her new book\, Care at the End of the World: Dreaming of Infrastructure in Crip-of-Color Writing (Duke UP 2025)\, which demonstrates why we need radical disability politics and aesthetics for navigating contemporary crises of care. She will also debut some new work on the politics and poetics of crip-of-color friendship\, and discuss the forms of relation and care that emerge because of--not despite--disability. Care at the End of the World brings a disability lens to bear on feminist\, queer\, and crip-of-color writing following major US welfare reform\, which passed in 1996. Looking to authors such as Octavia Butler\, Jesmyn Ward\, Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha\, and Aurora Levins Morales\, Kim examines how this body of literature grapples with the disabling effects of state austerity measures and interrupts dominant narratives about who deserves care. She calls forward the critiques and possibilities in their literary representations of infrastructure\, honoring the imaginative work that these writers do to envision alternative infrastructural arrangements in a world that refuses to support them.    UID:147157-21900474@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147157 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260113T154110 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T180000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Mario Gaming Night DESCRIPTION:Join us at the DSI for our fan-favorite event - Mario Gaming Night! We will have multiple Nintendo Switches set up (including our new Switch 2!) to play Mario Kart\, Mario Party\, and Super Smash Bros! Pizza\, snacks\, and drinks will be provided. RSVP's are required to ensure an accurate catering order. RSVP Here: https://myumi.ch/A1M67 UID:143857-21894129@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143857 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Games,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,Video Games LOCATION:Mason Hall - G325 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002058 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T180000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Mario Gaming Night DESCRIPTION: UID:143105-21892118@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143105 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Mason Hall, G325 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260304T143449 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T171500 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Nanoelectrochemistry for Multi-Dimensional Bioanalysis DESCRIPTION:Nanoscale in-vivo studies on the signaling of a broad range of neurotransmitters are essential to understand brain functions and diseases. In this talk\, I will first describe our efforts in the development and creation of versatile electroanalytical liquid-liquid junction probes to enable the detection of redox-inactive transmitters. By using the liquid/liquid approach\, we circumvent the challenges in the measurement of non-redox-active neurotransmitters using nano-electroanalytical methods. In addition\, I will share our recent efforts in developing dual-channel nano-carbon-liquid/liquid junction electrodes for multi-modal analysis of both redox-active and non-redox-active analytes. Then I will present our studies on high spatiotemporal bioanalysis using model living organisms. We employed scanning electrochemical microscopy (SECM) to position our nanoprobes accurately with nm spatial resolution. Our results show that our nanoprobes\, with sizes as small as 15 nm in radius\, can detect and quantify the acetylcholine neurotransmission in real time\, at a high spatiotemporal resolution\, with a high signal-to-noise ratio\, and in biologically relevant fluids. The nano/micro-electroanalytical platform we developed is enabling a variety of new measurements on signaling dynamics across a diverse range of length scales\, i.e.\, at single cells\, at single synapses\, in living mice brains\, and will create exciting opportunities in studying transmission from various neuronal models and in our understanding of neurological disorders from a distinctive perspective. \n \n\nAcknowledgment: I am grateful to the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation\, National Science Foundation\, National Institutes of Health\, Research Corporation for Science Advancement\, Frederick Gardner Cottrell Foundation\, The Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group\, Chan-Zuckerberg Biohub Chicago\, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign for the support of our research. All the work that I will present is not possible without the hardworking and dedicated efforts of Shen group members. UID:138406-21882911@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138406 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Analytical Chemistry,Chemistry,Science LOCATION:Chemistry Dow Lab - 1640 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260325T103344 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T171500 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Online Information Session for Admitted Transfer Students DESCRIPTION:Join the Transfer Student Center staff to learn more about:\n\n • How to understand your transfer credit and how transfer credit will count towards degree requirements.\n • Orientation and registration: Registering for your first semester of classes.\n • Connecting with the department you plan to major in.\n • Understanding your housing options\n • Any other questions you may have.\n\nRegistration is required. Register with link at the right. UID:142813-21891700@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142813 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Transfer Student Center,Transfer Students LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260109T094127 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T172000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Political Economy Workshop DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, 1-2:20pm\, Eldersveld Room\, 5670 Haven Hall (unless a different time and location have been specified)\n\nFaculty Coordinators: Hoyt Bleakley\, Edgar Franco-Vivanco\, Mark Dincecco\, Iain Osgood\n\nGraduate Student Coordinators: Jun Fang and Pedro Luz de Castro UID:112502-21893402@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/112502 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Department Of Political Science,Political Science LOCATION:Lorch Hall - Room 201 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260213T175348 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T173000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:RTG NT: DESCRIPTION:3.3-3.4 of Darmon-Vonk UID:145489-21897404@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145489 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Number Theory LOCATION:East Hall - 1060 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260312T152528 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T173000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:The Miller-Converse Lecture: States of Distrust: Science and Politics in America DESCRIPTION:The relationship between science and politics is inevitably fraught. This is particularly the case in the United States in the 21st century: partisans are more polarized in their trust in scientists than in virtually any other societal institution. James Druckman identifies the origins and consequences of that polarization. Polarized scientific trust disincentivizes partisans from compromising with one another and prompts them to politicize science. It also generates massive discoordination between states\, with severe consequences for public goods provision (particularly with regard to public health). Druckman offers a path forward\, for building trust in scientists with the goal of reducing polarization and de-politicizing science.\n\nJames N. Druckman is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Rochester. He previously was the Payson S. Wild Professor and a Faculty Fellow at the Institute for Policy Research at Northwestern University. He is also an Honorary Professor of Political Science at Aarhus University in Denmark. Druckman has published approximately 200 articles and book chapters in political science\, communication\, economics\, science\, and psychology journals. He has authored\, co-authored\, or co-edited seven books. His recent books include Partisan Hostility and American Democracy: Explaining Political Divides (University of Chicago Press\, 2024)\, Equality Unfulfilled: How Title IX's Policy Design Undermines Change to College Sports (Cambridge University Press\, 2023)\, and Experimental Thinking: A Primer on Social Science Experiments (Cambridge University Press\, 2022).\n\nThe Miller-Converse Lecture is the University of Michigan’s preeminent lecture series on American Electoral Politics. The Series honors the legacy of CPS Founder Warren Miller and former CPS and ISR Director Philip Converse.\n\nThis event will take place live at ISR Thompson Street Room 1430\, any may also be live-streamed on Zoom:\n\nThis lecture will also be streamed on Zoom:\n\nTime: Apr 9\, 2026 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://umich.zoom.us/j/96954959124\n\nMeeting ID: 969 5495 9124\nPasscode: 825206 UID:139760-21886026@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139760 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Political Communication,political science,Politics,Social Sciences,Sociology LOCATION:Institute For Social Research - 1430 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260327T172027 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Why so many “slow” species? Rethinking trade-offs in tropical forests DESCRIPTION:Seminar Summary - In this talk\, I examine how functional constraints shape ecological strategies and ultimately the diversity of tropical forests. I show that the classic trade-off frameworks that organize much of ecological thinking are more flexible than often assumed: constraints can vary across scales\, traits can provide redundant solutions to the same functional challenge\, and key functional axes can become decoupled. Together\, these patterns suggest that biodiversity may emerge from the interaction of multiple\, partially independent dimensions of organismal function. UID:137389-21880195@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137389 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:department of ecology and evolutionary biology,Ecology,Ecology & Biology,Ecology And Evolutionary Biology,ecosystem,Ecosystems,eeb,Environment,evolution,evolutionary biology,seminar,Workshop LOCATION:Biological Sciences Building - 1060 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260212T085738 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T180000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Robotics Pathways and Careers Speaker Series - Winter 2026 DESCRIPTION:The Robotics Pathways and Careers Speaker Series (RPCSS) invites professionals working in robotics to come talk with current undergraduates about their career path\, how a background in robotics has impacted their professional growth\, and what they hope to see in students looking to enter the profession.\n\nThe 90-minute format of the event will consist of a 40-minute presentation from the invited speaker and up to 30 minutes of moderated Q&A and discussion. Session available as in-person and virtual event. Virtual information is included in registration information.\n\nRSVP Required for Event. UID:145391-21897229@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145391 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Career,Robotics,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Ford Robotics Building - 2300 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002059 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T180000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Robotics Pathways and Careers Speakers Series - Winter 26 DESCRIPTION:The Robotics Pathways and Careers Speaker Series (RPCSS) invites professionals working in robotics to come talk with current undergraduates about their career path\, how a background in robotics has impacted their professional growth\, and what they hope to see in students looking to enter the profession.The 90-minute format of the event will consist of a 30-minute presentation from the invited speaker and up to 40 minutes of moderated Q&A and discussion. Students will be able to participate in person or remotely.All undergrads are welcome! Please RSVP with the link below.\nhttps://umich.zoom.us/j/93849579627?jst=3 UID:144734-21895788@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144734 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:2300 FRB CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251124T162439 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T183000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:CCPS Lecture. The Trauma of Serfdom: The Psychological Legacy of Unfree Labor in Poland DESCRIPTION:Coerced labor was a defining feature of the early modern world. While Atlantic slavery has received most scholarly attention\, Eastern European serfdom remains comparatively understudied. Twentieth-century historiography portrayed it as relatively meek system. In his book *Chamstwo*\, Kacper Pobłocki challenges this view by exposing the profound brutality of serfdom. As Adam Bućkiewicz observed in 1830\, Polish serfs “lived as if enveloped in a foggy\, heavy\, and putrid atmosphere.” Pobłocki argues that peasant culture emerged as a creative response to systemic class violence—for instance\, the ritual cultivation of matted hair\, the Polish plait\, functioned as a form of vernacular therapy.\n \n Around 19 percent of Poles today suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder—a rate exceeding the global average of 5 to 10 percent. This is typically attributed to World War II\, yet Pobłocki’s research suggests that its roots reach deeper. In the sequel to *Chamstwo*\, he examines how the first generation of peasants freed from serfdom coped with the psychological burden of their parents’ subjugation\, revealing how they developed strategies to free themselves from its legacy. Remarkably\, these strategies—devised by largely illiterate peasants at the turn of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries—anticipate contemporary psychological insights into trauma recovery.\n \n Kacper Pobłocki is a social anthropologist\, writer\, and associate professor at the University of Warsaw. He is a graduate of the Central European University and a former fellow at the Center for Place\, Culture and Politics at CUNY (directed by David Harvey). He has published academic articles in journals such as the *International Journal of Urban and Regional Research* and has authored two books in Polish: *Spatial Origins of Capitalism* (2017)\, which received the “Economicus” Award for the best Polish economics book of the year\, and *Chamstwo* (2021)\, which was a finalist for the “Nike” —Poland’s most prestigious literary award. His current work intersects historical anthropology and psychology and deals with the experience of serfdom and its social\, political and psychological aftermath.\n \nIf there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at gosiak@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. UID:142174-21890158@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142174 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:eastern europe,europe,poland LOCATION:Weiser Hall - Room 555 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260401T172722 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T190000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:GISC Event. Senses of Mourning: Moharram Performances in Shiʿi Iran from the Qajar to the Covid Era DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 9\, 2026\, 5:00 PM\n Location: 110 Weiser Hall (1st floor)\, 500 Church St\, Ann Arbor\, MI\n RSVP: http://myumi.ch/79WRE\n \n Join the University of Michigan Global Islamic Studies Center (GISC) on Thursday\, April 9\, 2026\, in 110 Weiser Hall at 5:00 PM for a talk by Dr. Babak Rahimi (University of California\, San Diego) on his new book *Senses of Mourning: Moharram Performances in Shiʿi Iran from the Qajar to the Covid Era* (University of Pennsylvania Press\, 2026).\n \n Through a tactile\, affective\, and sensory lens\, this talk examines how devotional Moharram performances in Shiʿi Iran have changed over time. Dr. Rahimi analyzes Moharram in Iran through the five senses—sight\, sound\, touch\, smell\, and taste—highlighting how religious practices function as evolving embodied experiences. Senses of Mourning illuminates the changing embodied dimensions of religious practice and situates Moharram rituals within the broader sociopolitical and global transformations of Shiʿi Iran–an especially important site of study in the current time of conflict.\n \n \n Meet the speaker:\n \n Dr. Babak Rahimi is Professor of Culture\, Religion\, and Technology at the University of California\, San Diego. He is also Director of the Program for the Study of Religion and Director of the Middle East Studies Program. Rahimi’s first monograph\, *Theater-State and the Formation of the Early Modern Public Sphere in Iran: Studies on Safavid Muharram Rituals\, 1590–1641 C.E. *(Brill\, 2011)\, offers a historical-sociological exploration of the interplay between public rituals\, state power\, and social dynamics in the Safavid era.\n \n His latest book\, *Senses of Mourning: Moharram Performances in Shi‘i Iran from the Qajar to the Covid Era *(University of Pennsylvania Press\, 2026)\, examines the role of sensory religion in Iranian historical contexts. Rahimi is also the editor of *Theatre in the Middle East: Between Performance and Politics* (Anthem Press\, 2020) and *Performing Iran: Culture\, Performance\, Theatre *(I.B. Tauris\, 2021). In addition\, he co-edited *Social Media in Iran* (with David Faris\, SUNY Press\, 2015)\, *The Wiley Blackwell History of Islam* (with Armando Salvatore and Roberto Tottoli\, Wiley Blackwell\, 2018)\, and *Muslim Pilgrimage in the Modern World* (with Peyman Eshaghi\, University of North Carolina Press\, 2019).\n \n His research focuses on the intersections of culture\, religion\, and technology\, with particular attention to the historical and social contexts of early modern Islamicate societies and the Global South.\n\nThe University of Pennsylvania Press is offering a 30% press discount on Dr. Rahimi's book to our audience members and friends with the code PENN-RAHIMI30. Visit: https://www.pennpress.org/9781512828344/senses-of-mourning/ to purchase. \n \n This event is brought to you by the University of Michigan Global Islamic Studies Center as part of our ongoing \"Qahwah & Authors\" series.\n \n For more events from the Global Islamic Studies Center at the University of Michigan\, please visit ii.umich.edu/islamicstudies.\n\n*Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.\n Email: -- islamicstudies@umich.edu UID:147330-21900792@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147330 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Discussion,Global Islamic Studies,Islamic Studies,Lecture,Middle East Studies LOCATION:Weiser Hall - 110 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002044 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T190000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Maize & Blue Cupboard Volunteering DESCRIPTION:Come help us during normal operating hours\; as well as\, unload our weekly Food Gatherers deliveries and stock our shelves! If you are outside the U-M community\, please reach out to maize.blue.cupboard@umich.edu to sign up. UID:102102-21900293@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/102102 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Maize and Blue Cupboard inside Betsy Barbour CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260202T154407 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T190000 SUMMARY:Meeting:April BIndx Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Black Industrial Engineers (BIndx\, pronounced BIND-ex) group is composed of IOE students and faculty who come together informally for meaningful conversations and fellowship to promote learning\, mentoring\, and networking. The BIndx program was initiated to promote a learning space where students feel comfortable engaging with faculty. BIndx meetings occur as informal monthly discussions to help form relationships between faculty and minoritized students. BIndx hosts a diverse group of guest speakers throughout the semester with a specific focus to facilitate conversations\, build connections\, and empower self-reflection. UID:142666-21891277@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142666 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering,Michigan Engineering,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - 2717 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002047 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T183000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:ELI Course Info Session + Pizza Party! DESCRIPTION:Want to build your confidence and fluency using English in class discussions\, written assignments\, and in conversations on campus?\nCome meet ELI’s faculty to learn about our Academic English Mini-Courses and enjoy some free pizza!\nThis is a casual\, drop-in style event. There is no formal presentation. Come anytime during the session! UID:145900-21898023@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145900 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:1180 Duderstadt CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260318T161832 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T183000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:ELI Course Info Session + Pizza Party! DESCRIPTION:Want to build your confidence and fluency using English in class discussions\, written assignments\, and in conversations on campus?\n\nCome meet ELI’s faculty to learn about our Academic English Mini-Courses and enjoy some free pizza!\n\nTwo Options! Pick One:\n\nCentral Campus:\nMonday\, Apr. 6\, 2026\n5:00-6:00 p.m.\n955 Weiser Hall\n\nOR:\n\nNorth Campus:\nThursday\, Apr. 9\, 2026\n5:30–6:30 p.m. \n1180 Duderstadt\n\nThis is a casual\, drop-in style event. There is no formal presentation. \nCome anytime during the session! UID:145903-21898079@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145903 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:English,English Language Institute,Graduate And Professional Students,Info Session,International Students,Undergraduate LOCATION:Duderstadt Center - 1180 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260324T190459 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T203000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Living with Treaties Conference DESCRIPTION:In-person and virtual registration: http://myumi.ch/61n9J\n\nJoin us April 9-11\, 2026\, for Living with Treaties: The 1817 Project\, the University of Michigan\, and the Western Expansion of the United States. This hybrid conference will explore the role of treaties in the development of both the University of Michigan and the state of Michigan\, while considering how their effects continue to resonate locally\, regionally\, and nationally today for an Indigenous present and future.\n\nThe conference will bring together members of Anishinaabe Tribal communities\; U-M faculty\, staff\, and students\; K-12 educators\; scholars\; tribal historians\; and community activists for roundtable discussions\, panels\, and workshops that aim to inform and connect with non-specialist audiences.\n\nConference sessions will focus on key themes that include the role of treaties in the founding and development of the University of Michigan\, such as the 1817 Treaty of Fort Meigs\; the ongoing impact of 19th-century treaty agreements on tribal communities in the region\; and the ways in which these treaties continue to shape contemporary Native activism and legal efforts. Discussions will also explore the broader histories of colonization and Indigenous dispossession across what is now the state of Michigan and the Midwest region of the U.S\, with an eye to how local and regional histories provide valuable insights into broader national patterns.\n\nThe conference is free and open to all\, and will be livestreamed and recorded. Registration is encouraged but not required. We will send out reminder emails and event updates when you register.\n\nThe Living with Treaties: The 1817 Project\, the University of Michigan\, and the Western Expansion of the United States Conference is part of The 1817 Project: Land\, Culture\, Memory\, and Repair\, one of the major research initiatives of the University of Michigan’s Inclusive History Project. Led by Eric Hemenway\, Bethany Hughes\, and Michael Witgen\, The 1817 Project is a multi-disciplinary examination of the foundational land transfer by the Ojibwe\, Odawa\, and Boodewaadamii nations in the 1817 Treaty of Fort Meigs (also known as the Treaty of the Maumee Rapids)\, which was part of the University of Michigan’s 1817 origins in Detroit and subsequent relocation to Ann Arbor\, as well the university’s ongoing connections to Indigenous land and contemporary issues of Native American student experience. Learn more about The 1817 Project at https://inclusivehistory.umich.edu/project-site/the-1817-project/.\n\nThe Living with Treaties: The 1817 Project\, the University of Michigan\, and the Western Expansion of the United States Conference is presented by the Inclusive History Project in partnership with the Eisenberg Institute for Historical Studies (EIHS) and with the support of the Bentley Historical Library\, Clements Library\, the Department of American Culture\, the Department of History\, the Marsal Family School of Education\, the Native American Student Association\, the Native American Studies Program\, Rackham Graduate School\, Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design\, and the University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA).\n\nFor questions or more information\, contact inclusivehistory@umich.edu.\n\n--\n\nSchedule & Panel Descriptions\n\nDay 1\nThursday\, April 9\, 2026\, Pendleton Room\, Michigan Union\n\nWelcome & Keynote Roundtable\n5:30pm – 8:30pm\n\nWhat Does it Mean to Live with Treaties? A Roundtable on Indigenous History\n\nThis keynote roundtable will bring together several renowned Indigenous scholars with expertise in Indigenous and U.S. history\, as well as in tribal\, federal\, and constitutional law. Together\, they will reflect on the past\, present\, and future of Indigenous History\, including the fundamental issue of treaties and their downstream effects into the present. A central theme of this session is: where did Indigenous history start from\, where is it going\, and what challenges and obstacles remain within the field? The panel will also consider the more specific question of treaties\, land\, and dispossession within a broader\, comparative framework that builds upon recent studies of “land grab” politics across U.S. history as a whole. Additionally\, the speakers will reflect on a second theme central to their scholarship: that U.S. history cannot be understood without recognizing the central role of Indigenous histories and experiences.\n\n5:30 – 6:30pm: Reception with light fare with the panelists.\n6:30 – 7:00pm: Conference Opening with Emcee Bethany Hughes and Welcome Song shared by Stick City\, U-M’s Native American Student Association’s Drum Group.\n7:00 – 8:30pm: Opening Remarks by U-M President Grasso and former EIHS Director John Carson followed by the keynote roundtable\, and public Q&A.\n\nAll events are open to the public. This roundtable is made possible through the partnership of the IHP-1817 Project and the Eisenberg Institute for Historical Studies\, who are co-sponsoring this event as part of their annual lecture series.\n\nSpeakers: Maggie Blackhawk\, Ned Blackhawk\, Matthew Fletcher\, Michael Witgen\n\nModerator: Greg Dowd\n\n--\nDay 2\nFriday\, April 10\, 2026\, Kuenzel Room\, Michigan Union\n\nDay 2 Welcome & Session 1\n9:15am – 11:00am\n\nWhy Study Michigan Now? Situating the University of Michigan and the Great Lakes Region in the Broader Histories of Native American Dispossession\, Removal\, “Land Grab” Politics\, and U.S. Higher Education\n\nThis panel takes as a starting point the founding moment represented by the land transfer to U-M in Article 16 of the 1817 Treaty of Fort Meigs\, but widens the scope of inquiry to include subsequent treaties and land transfer schemes that facilitated the development of the University and the state of Michigan. This panel will present the “receipts\,” to visually represent the transfer of wealth from Native people to the citizens of the state of Michigan.\n\nThis panel will demonstrate that the histories of U-M\, the state of Michigan\, and the broader Great Lakes region are crucial contexts for understanding the broader histories of dispossession\, removal\, land grab politics\, and the development of American higher education. Discussion of the 1817 Project\, including an explanation of its origins and a showcase of its ongoing work\, will illustrate how the project is addressing fundamental questions of U.S. history.\n\nSpeakers: Jay Cook\, Michael Witgen\, Jonathan Quint\, Gabrielle Ione Hickmon\n\n--\nDay 2 Session 2\n11:15am – 12:30pm\n\nUniversities and Indigenous Dispossession\n\nThis panel will explore the deep links between colonization\, Indigenous dispossession\, and the growth of colleges and universities in the United States. While the 1862 Morrill Land Grant College Act is often cited as a pivotal moment in the history of American higher education\, centering the narrative on the mid-nineteenth century risks obscuring the broader role that Indigenous land played in underwriting American colleges and universities. Long before the Morrill Act\, institutions such as the University of Michigan relied on land appropriated through treaties to finance operations\, expand campuses\, and diversify educational opportunities for students. At the same time\, public domain land was being used for internal improvements\, with universities serving as part of this larger project of development. The Morrill Act extended and formalized these practices\, redistributing millions of acres of Indigenous land to fund the expansion of higher education across the United States. By bringing the pre- and post-Morrill Act eras into conversation\, this panel will show how Indigenous land has remained a foundational resource for American higher education from its beginnings through the present.\n\nSpeakers: Mary Shi\, Jon Parmenter\, Alyssa Mt. Pleasant\n\nChair: Ned Blackhawk\n\n--\nDay 2 Session 3\n1:30pm – 2:45pm\n\nHow to Read A Treaty: Legal Battles and the Continuing Impact of U.S.-Anishinaabeg Treaties\n\nThis panel will demonstrate how important Michigan-area treaties such as the 1836 Washington Treaty and 1855 Treaty of Detroit continue to shape the lives of the Anishinaabe people of the state\, and how their meaning and enforcement remain subjects of legal challenges and political activism. To show the continuing impact of treaties\, and the ways in which they serve as foundational documents of Anishinaabeg-U.S. political and legal relations\, our speakers will draw from their experience as legal scholars\, jurists\, litigators\, and expert witnesses. Collectively\, they will discuss cases such as Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa v. Whitmer\, which considered whether the 1855 Treaty of Detroit created a reservation for the LTBB Odawa in northern Michigan\, as well as current litigation on the Line 5 Pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac and the broader historical contexts of these cases.\n\nSpeakers: Matthew Fletcher\, Riyaz Kanji\, James McClurken\n\nChair: Maggie Blackhawk\n\n--\nDay 2 Session 4\n3:00pm – 4:15pm\n\nOn the Hidden Histories of Public Domain Land\n\nThis panel will explore the creation of public lands in the Michigan Territory and state through the multiple treaties negotiated by the federal government with the Indigenous peoples of Michigan. Historically\, federal officials pressured tribes in Michigan to agree to the extinction of Native title to their lands\, even when there was no immediate demand for those lands. This meant not only that tribes were deprived of a valuable asset\, but also that this asset was able to appreciate in value until such time as it was sold by the state. In order to convince Native peoples to sign these treaties\, the 1836 Washington and 1855 Detroit treaties guaranteed Native peoples the right to hunt\, fish\, and harvest on ceded territory not yet converted into private property. Reinforcing the enduring relevance of treaties across time\, this panel will focus on the protests\, activism\, and legal battles that have emerged over Indigenous resource rights in Michigan\, all of which revolve around differing interpretations of land and treaties. The panel will center the experiences and insights of community members who participated in these events.\n\nSpeakers: Mae Wright\, Emily Proctor\n\nChair: Eric Hemenway\n\n--\nDay 3\nSaturday\, April 11\, 2026\, Forum Hall\, 4th Floor\, Palmer Commons\n\nDay 3 Welcome & Session 5\n9:00am – 10:30am\n\nHow to Think About the Origins of Indian Removal Politics From a Great Lakes Perspective\n\nThis panel will highlight how two Michigan Anishinaabe communities\, the Pokagon Band of Boodewaadamii and the Burt Lake Band of Odawa and Ojibwe Indians\, had different experiences with removal and federal recognition\, shaping their distinct paths and histories. It will combine historical analysis of the development of various nineteenth-century land companies and land transfer schemes with presentations by community representatives who can discuss the resistance of their communities to Indian Removal\, as well as how they have fought or are still fighting to have their sovereignty and territory recognized by the federal government. This panel will discuss the shifting understandings and contexts of Indian Removal\, focusing on examples from Michigan and the broader Great Lakes Basin\, such as encroachment from settler colonists\, forced migration by military forces\, and Indian Boarding schools\, that illuminate nationally significant aspects of Indian Removal policy.\n\nSpeakers: Wenona T. Singel\, Blaire Morseau-Topache\n\nChair: Michael Witgen\n\n--\nDay 3 Session 6\n10:45am – 12:00pm\n\nTeaching Native American and Treaty History in K-12 Classrooms\n\nThis panel brings together educators from public schools and library professionals to share their experiences and insights on teaching Native American history in a range of educational settings. Panelists will discuss best practices for engaging students\, building inclusive curricula and lesson plans\, and addressing the gaps and challenges that persist in public education. Drawing on their experience teaching Native American history\, they will reflect on what has proven most effective\, what barriers remain\, and how educators can collaborate to move this work forward.\n\nSpeakers: Joe Erdmann\, Kara Johnson\, Annemarie Conway\n\nChair: Eric Hemenway\n\n--\nDay 3 Conference Wrap-up with Closing Remarks by Dr. Michael Witgen\n12:00 – 12:15pm\n\n--\nDay 3 Living with Treaties Community Connections Forum\n12:00pm – 3:00pm\n\nEqual parts resource fair\, poster session\, and tabling event\, the Community Connections Forum will serve as a platform for fostering connections among attendees\, the 1817 Project\, U-M campus partners\, and student organizations connected to the themes of the conference.\n\nDJ set by Sicangu Lakota multi-genre music artist\, educator\, and storyteller Frank Waln.\n\n--\nDay 3 Concurrent Breakout Workshops for K-12 Educators*\n1:15pm – 2:45pm\n\nTeaching Native American and Treaty History in Public Classrooms\n\nThis session will consist of teaching workshops designed for K-12 educators\, with two separate workshops targeted for elementary\, junior\, and high school level instructors. The workshops will include short preparatory presentations on subjects relevant to the conference\, such as treaties or public domain land\, with accompanying guidance on how to teach the subject matter. K-12 instructor participants will receive pre-prepared instructional materials at the start of the workshop\, with additional materials provided at the conclusion.\n\nFacilitators: Eric Hemenway\, Jared Aumen\, Madeline McShannock\, Joy Kooyer\, Jack Stearns UID:146201-21898654@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146201 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:History LOCATION:Michigan Union - Pendleton (and virtual) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002049 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T190000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:NORTH QUAD 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135674-21900656@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135674 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Meet at NQ Courtyard CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002049 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T190000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:OXFORD HOUSES 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135676-21899488@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135676 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Basketball Courts CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260312T121518 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T190000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Penny Stamps Speaker Series - Lisa Hanawalt DESCRIPTION:\n\nLisa Hanawalt is an artist and writer\, best known for her work in animation. She’s the production designer and producer of BoJack Horseman\, the acclaimed animated series on Netflix. She’s the creator and executive producer of Tuca & Bertie\, a vibrant and surreal animated show on Netflix and Adult Swim. And most recently\, she’s the producer and production designer of Long Story Short\, an adult animated comedy about family\, spanning many decades. \n\nA graduate of UCLA\, Hanawalt grew up in Palo Alto\, California\, and works across comics\, animation\, and illustration. Her projects range from TV shows and books to apparel\, murals\, music videos\, and gallery exhibitions\, each marked by her playful humor\, emotional honesty\, and keen observation of the natural and human worlds. Her books with Drawn & Quarterly include My Dirty Dumb Eyes\, Hot Dog Taste Test\, and Coyote Doggirl\, which showcase her distinctive blend of wit\, surrealism\, and deeply personal storytelling.\n\nHanawalt’s art and writing have appeared in The New Yorker\, The New York Times\, Vanity Fair\, Bloomberg Businessweek\, Lucky Peach\, Vice\, Glamour\, and McSweeney’s. She lives in Los Angeles and is represented by Artists First and UTA. \n\nFor her Penny Stamps Speaker Series presentation\, Hanawalt will join comedian\, essayist\, blogger\, and television writer Samantha Irby in conversation on the stage of the Michigan Theater. Irby is the creator and author of the blog bitches gotta eat\, where she writes humorous observations about her own life and modern society more broadly. Her books We Are Never Meeting in Real Life and Wow\, No Thank You. were both New York Times best-sellers. She is a recipient of the 2021 Lambda Literary Award for bisexual nonfiction. She has been a writer and/or co-producer for multiple television shows\, including HBO’s reboot of Sex and the City\, Work in Progress\, Shrill\, and Tuca & Bertie.\n\nPresented in partnership with the Ann Arbor District Library.\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:142735-21891313@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142735 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002059 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T193000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:SAPAC GROWE: Engendering Respectful Communities Workshops - SY25 - 26 DESCRIPTION:Engendering Respectful Communities (ERC) is a one session workshop that engages graduate students in meaningful dialogue about various forms of sexual misconduct they may encounter in both professional and social spaces\, and provides resources for intervention or support in such circumstances.The primary goal of the workshop is to address complexities experienced by graduate students as they engage in bystander intervention\, so that participants gain an increase in awareness of barriers to action and familiarity with strategic planning to overcome them. The workshop also introduces participants to on-campus resources and provides knowledge on how sexual misconduct can unfold in graduate-specific settings.The ERC workshop uses small-group circles intended to promote active reflection and space to build community. The procedure of circles is introduced at the beginning of the workshop in order to help participants get used to the process\, which they do through a circle for introductions and value-sharing for the workshop space. These circles depict various\, realistic scenarios related to sexual misconduct within the graduate community. The circle process allows circle members to process the monologues\, reflect on complexities with identity and power dynamics within them\, name potential barriers to intervention\, and think of various ways in which they might respond if faced with similar situations. The circles provide a way to foster collective building of ideas\, where participants learn from one another and all input is equally valued. Participants are encouraged to share but can always pass if desired\, creating an environment where participation is open but not forced. Due to the participatory nature of the workshop\, if you are to arrive more than 20 minutes late\, we will ask you to re-register for another workshop session.If you have any questions about or concerns with taking this workshop\, or are in need of an exemption\, please contact jhippe@umich.edu or fill out this form. We know some students come to campus having already experienced harm. If you have circumstances that make completing this course challenging\, please reach out to the GROPWE team. SAPAC GROWE provides exemptions to the ERC workshop (where requirements are set in place) on a case by case basis. The Program Manager will communicate with students requesting exemptions via email and/or meet with students via zoom meetings to discuss their need for exemptions and provide any relevant and necessary resources. UID:136610-21893492@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136610 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Angell Hall (Room G127); 435 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260218T154828 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T190000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Caswell Diabetes Institute Community Seminar Series DESCRIPTION:What to Eat for Good Sleep\nDid you know that what you eat throughout the day could influence how you sleep at night? Come to learn about how diet- not only what we eat but when we eat- could affect our ability to fall asleep and to wake up refreshed.\n\nErica C. Jansen\, PhD\, MPH\nAssistant Professor of Nutritional Sciences\, \nUniversity of Michigan School of Public Health\n\nResearch Assistant Professor of Neurology\,\nUniversity of Michigan Medical School UID:145677-21897693@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145677 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Faculty,Free,Graduate and Professional Students,Graduate Students,In Person,Nutrition,Postdoctoral Research Fellows,Public Health,Research,Science,seminar LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T000136 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T190000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Challenge your thinking and explore truth at this week’s big question—plus pizza—this Thursday. DESCRIPTION: \nHi Friends\,\nWe’d love for you to join us for the next Ratio Christi meeting on Thursday\, April 9th\, from 6:00–7:00 PM!\nThis week’s discussion question is: “ Does the Bible endorse slavery?\"\nWe’ll be meeting at the Study Center (611 1/2 E. William St.\, Ann Arbor). It’s a safe and welcoming space to explore questions of religion and faith\, where all perspectives are valued in building thoughtful conversation.\nEveryone is welcome—plus\, there will be pizza while it lasts! \nIf you are interested in learning more about us\, you can join the Ratio Christi Maize page for updates and discussions: Ratio Christi Maize page. We're also active on Instagram: Ratio Christi Instagram page\n \nWe are excited to see you all soon and please feel free to reach out with any questions!\n\n\nSincerely\,\nRatio Christi Team \n\n UID:147310-21900719@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147310 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:MCSC CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T000024 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T190000 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:143049-21891982@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143049 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Design Lab 1 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002100 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T200000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:CURIS X Maize & Blue Cupboard Spotlight Event DESCRIPTION:Come join us to learn more about food insecurity and Maize and Blue Cupboard! Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from a panel of experts in food insecurity\, learn more about the MBC’s impact at the University of Michigan\, decorate reusable tote bags\, and enjoy refreshments. UID:147166-21900483@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147166 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:School of Kinesiology 2140 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002100 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T190000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Dinner for Democracy: Voting in Local Elections DESCRIPTION:Dinners for Democracy are nonpartisan presentations and small group discussions on topics students care about\, hosted by the student organization\, Turn Up Turnout (TUT). Free dinner is provided! Participants can expect to gain a deeper knowledge of the issue and an opportunity to discuss their thoughts\, information about how their vote in local offices can affect the issue\, and additional resources they can use to learn more.Voting in local elections is extremely powerful as it influences policies related to public services you use daily as well as the housing options available to you. In this D4D we’ll be discussing why you should choose to participate in local elections\, how to register to vote\, and provide information about the important upcoming primaries.\n UID:147060-21900337@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147060 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Dana Building (room 1040) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260318T103034 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T190000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Hip-Hop and Homework at Stockwell DESCRIPTION:Join the Diversity Peer Educator and Multicultural Lounge Community Assistants to enjoy study snacks\, and listen to music while studying with fellow residents! UID:146736-21899571@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146736 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Diversity Peer Educators,Free Food,housing,Study Night LOCATION:Stockwell Hall - Rosa Parks Multicultural Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260313T150740 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T200000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Living Line: Legacies of Islamic Calligraphy and Illumination DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation and collection visit with artists specializing in Ottoman classical book arts. Aisha Imam\, director of the Reed Society for the Sacred Arts\, will lead a panel discussion with: \n\n* Dr. Nihad Dukhan — a resident of Farmington Hills who received his icazet (ijāzah — calligraphy diploma) in sülüs and nesih (thuluth and naskh) styles from Istanbul grand master calligrapher Hasan Çelebi in 2009\, and in talik (taʿlīq) style in 2013 from master calligrapher Mohamed Zakariya\n\n* Khalid Casado — a Madrid-based calligrapher who received his icazet in sülüs and nesih styles under the masters Hasan Çelebi\, Ferhat Kurlu and Nuria García in 2014 \n\n* Behnaz Karjoo — a New York-based Iranian-American tazhib (illumination) artist who has been classically trained under a distinguished master of Turkish illumination\n\nFollowing the panel\, join the artists and curator Evyn Kropf for a guided viewing of pieces from the Islamic Manuscripts Collection. This collection includes a significant number of works by well-known Ottoman masters of calligraphy and illumination to which contemporary calligraphers and illuminators trained in Ottoman traditional practices trace their artistic lineage.\n\nOrganized in partnership with Reed Society for the Sacred Arts and sponsored by the University of Michigan Library\, Global Islamic Studies Center\, and History of Art Department. UID:146095-21898359@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146095 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Gallery, 1st Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T003107 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T190000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:MMI Group Practice Session DESCRIPTION:Practice a few MMI questions with fellow Wolverines in a safe environment during this UCC peer-facilitated exercise. Make the most ofthis opportunity by familiarizing yourself in advance with the the resources at: https://careercenter.umich.edu/article/mmi-resources If unable to attend on this date\, look for more sessions in your Handshake account. Given the particular nature of these programs\, MMI Group Practice Sessions are NOT recorded. Program sponsored by the UM University Career Center. 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. 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/1894738/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\, we kindly request that you inform us as soon as possible. #UCC UID:144242-21894962@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144242 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002059 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T200000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Open Mic Night DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable Open Mic Night—an evening where creativity takes center stage and every voice matters. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or stepping up to the mic for the first time\, this is your space to share poetry\, music\, comedy\, storytelling\, or anything in between.Expect a welcoming\, laid-back atmosphere filled with good energy\, supportive listeners\, and a diverse lineup of local talent. Bring your friends\, grab a seat\, and enjoy a night of authentic expression and community connection.Performance order will be determined at the event with a sign-up sheet\, performances are asked to be under 10 minutes to allow everyone a chance to participate!Come perform\, come listen\, or just come vibe—we can’t wait to see what you bring to the mic. Light refreshments will be provided! UID:146817-21899654@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146817 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:202 S. Thayer Osterman Common Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260330T113108 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T200000 SUMMARY:Other:Open Mic Night DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable Open Mic Night—an evening where creativity takes center stage and every voice matters. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or stepping up to the mic for the first time\, this is your space to share poetry\, music\, comedy\, storytelling\, or anything in between.\n\nExpect a welcoming\, laid-back atmosphere filled with good energy\, supportive listeners\, and a diverse lineup of local talent. Bring your friends\, grab a seat\, and enjoy a night of authentic expression and community connection.\n\nPerformance order will be determined at the event with a sign-up sheet\, performances are asked to be under 10 minutes to allow everyone a chance to participate! Register to attend at https://myumi.ch/2rZxb.\n\nCome perform\, come listen\, or just come vibe—we can’t wait to see what you bring to the mic. Light refreshments will be provided! UID:147053-21900324@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147053 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Poetry Reading,Social,Undergraduate LOCATION:202 S. Thayer - Institute for the Humanities Osterman Common Room, #1022 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260329T155319 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T200000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Power\, Consent\, Accountability: Understanding Assault in a Culture of Intoxication DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of guided discussion featuring speakers Dr. Samantha Leonard\, Dr. Katie Mercer\, and Dr. Lisa Scheiman. This panel is focused on bringing attention to the issue of drink spiking both on and off campus\, centered around topics such as the social contexts of consent\, campus culture\, why drug and alcohol-facilitated assault may happen\, what happens after assault\, and what survivor-centered care and support looks like.\n\nHosted by LSA Student Government's Sexual Misconduct Response and Prevention Committee. Please RSVP in order to attend! UID:147185-21900502@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147185 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Activism,Advocacy,All Majors Welcome,Campus Resources,Civic Engagement,Community,community activism,Community Engagement,Community Organzing,Discussion,Diversity Equity and Inclusion,Education,Free,Government,In Person,Information Session,Interdisciplinary,Intersectionality,Leadership,Lecture,lsa,lsa student government,Safety,Self Defense,Social Impact,social justice,Speaker,student government,student org,Student Organization,Undergrad,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,Well-being,Women's Studies,Workshop LOCATION:Michigan League - Vandenburg Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002048 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T180000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:SOUTH QUAD / FLETCHER 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135683-21899169@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135683 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:South Quad Community Center at 6pm CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260331T084618 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T193000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:GradSWE Tote Bag Painting DESCRIPTION:Join us for tote bag painting and snacks!\n\nContact: Allison Grimsted at grimsted@umich.edu UID:147264-21900611@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147264 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Engineering,Graduate,Graduate Students,Michigan Engineering,Transfer Students,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - EECS Atrium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002046 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T193000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Graduate Society of Women Engineers DESCRIPTION:The Graduate Society of Women Engineers hosts events to help female graduate engineers thrive socially\, academically\, and professionally. For more information\, visit our website and enter your email address to start receiving GradSWE's weekly event announcements. UID:114156-21900437@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/114156 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:EECS Attrium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260403T124357 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T220000 SUMMARY:Other:Arab Unity Ball DESCRIPTION:Arab Unity Ball has Arrived! After a great year it's finally time to celebrate the Arab Community at Michigan and gather in recognition of each others achievements and hard work throughout the 2025-2026 school year. Dress up\, come together\, and enjoy a night of unity. Tickets are $20 and must be purchased in advance. Open to all U-M students.\n\nSponsored by Arab Student Association and Trotter/MESA's Arab Heritage Month planning committee\n\nMORE ARAB HERITAGE MONTH EVENTS\nhttps://mesa.umich.edu/arab-heritage-month UID:147390-21900958@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147390 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Arab Heritage Month LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260401T114151 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T210000 SUMMARY:Other:Disc-Oh No! Flood on the Dance Floor DESCRIPTION:You’re at a nightclub to see campy queen supreme Portia Lynn perform when\, suddenly\, news spreads of a flash flood. You’re safe\, but you don’t know how long you’ll be trapped at the disco. You and your fellow clubgoers band together to figure out how to survive using only the resources available at the club. Part escape room and part immersive theater\, you will engage in a series of campy\, art-forward challenges to build resilience and relationships for an uncertain climate future.\n\nEach seating has 30-40 people\, who will work in small teams. Written / directed / produced by the Sustainability Cultural Organizers and featuring refreshments and a performance by Portia Lynn.\n\nSponsored by Student Life Sustainability and Planet Blue Ambassador\, with support from the Arts Initiative and MDining. UID:146346-21898933@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146346 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Arts For All,Craft,Crafting,Creative Reuse,Dance,Music,Pride,Social Justice,Sustainability LOCATION:Michigan League - The Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002100 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T210000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Disc-Oh No! Flood on the Dance Floor DESCRIPTION:You’re at a nightclub to see campy queen supreme Portia Lynn perform when\, suddenly\, news spreads of a flash flood. You’re safe\, but you don’t know how long you’ll be trapped at the disco. You and your fellow clubgoers band together to figure out how to survive using only the resources available at the club. Part escape room and part immersive theater\, you will engage in a series of campy\, art-forward challenges to build resilience and relationships for an uncertain climate future.\n\nEach seating has 30-40 people\, who will work in small teams. Written / directed / produced by the Sustainability Cultural Organizers and featuring performance by Portia Lynn.\n\nSponsored by Student Life Sustainability and Planet Blue Ambassador\, with support from the Arts Initiative and MDining.\nWe prefer that all attendees register via sessions\, but we can help you make a reservation for a group if you email sustainability.cos@umich.edu UID:146347-21898936@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146347 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260318T131230 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T203000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:GILE Pride Celebration at East Quad DESCRIPTION:Join the Gender Inclusive Living Experience Diversity Peer Educator for a celebration of the University of Michigan's Pride Month! Join for crafts\, food\, and connection. UID:146767-21899601@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146767 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free Food,Queer Trans Indigenous People of Color-QTIPOC,Social,Social Impact LOCATION:East Quadrangle - Abeng Mulitcultural Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002042 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T210000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:MARKLEY HALL 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135671-21900863@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135671 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:South Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002042 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T210000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:MARKLEY HALL 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135671-21900864@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135671 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:South Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260225T120026 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T200000 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:141224-21898142@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:20260402T121625 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T210000 SUMMARY:Performance:\"Threshold\" – Dance BFA Concert DESCRIPTION:*This event is sold out. Limited tickets may be available at the door at 7:15 pm.*\n\nThe Department of Dance presents *Threshold*\, a collection of five works choreographed and directed by senior Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance majors Zamora Tamminga\, Sarah Snow\, Melisa Orduna\, Mia Brooks\, and Zeenia Shahpurwala. \n\n*Something has come undone* (Tamminga) is a series of vignettes of interpersonal relationships\, highlighting jazz music as a vessel for spontaneity\, resistance\, and connectivity. This theatrical work is set in a jazz bar\, where one’s intimate moments become deceptively public\, and where trying to forget may not be enough. \n\nDrawing from family dynamics\, sisterhood\, and early experiences of navigating unfamiliar emotions\, *Strangers Again* (Snow) examines how people carry\, suppress\, or redirect feelings\, and how those patterns manifest in the physical body. The dancers move through states of physical closeness and emotional distance\, tracing cycles of withdrawal\, fatigue\, and collective support. \n\n「三⾯鏡」*Sanmenkyou* (Brooks) is a triptych following three relational “faces”: the face shown to self\, the one to society\, and the face presented to the world through digital platforms\; where authenticity\, performance\, and global visibility coexist. Fundamentally based on the Japanese concepts of *honne* (true feelings) and *tatemae* (public façade)\, the conditions this describes are familiar to many multi-ethnic individuals navigating multiple cultural frameworks. \n\n*El Final* (Orduna) is rooted in the intensity of pivotal moments shaped by closure. The work explores the end of a chapter as it unfolds with heightened emotion and deep nostalgia. Through climactic\, tango-like scores and orchestral textures\, the dance’s journey traces the arc of longing and finality. Impermanence is the catalyst to growth\, unveiling the possibilities within every conclusion. \n\n*Ephemeral River* (Shahpurwala) explores the joy and silly little feeling dance brings when experienced onstage. Inviting the audience into a vibrant world shaped by play and genuine enjoyment\, the piece celebrates dance as a space for freedom\, humor\, and shared pleasure. The work invites performers and audiences alike to share in the simple joy of connection and moving together. UID:135482-21876871@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135482 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Concert,Dance,Free,North Campus LOCATION:Dance Building - Dance Performance Studio Theatre CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002043 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T203000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:MOSHER JORDAN 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135672-21900382@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135672 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Mosher Living Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002049 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T203000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:NORTH QUAD 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135674-21899273@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135674 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:NQ 9100s Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260401T121640 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T210000 SUMMARY:Performance:Shuaizhi Wang\, piano lecture recital DESCRIPTION:DMA candidate in piano performance Shuaizhi Wang presents a dissertation lecture recital. UID:147321-21900762@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147321 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Lecture,Music,North Campus,Talk LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002042 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T210000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:TRANSDISCIPLINARY FELLOWS 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135685-21900371@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135685 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Munger Multipurpose Room (basement of Munger Residences) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260331T121641 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T213000 SUMMARY:Performance:Uncle Vanya DESCRIPTION:Chekhov’s tragicomedy about a dysfunctional family and the country property they share has been a perennial favorite since it premiered in 1899 in Moscow. Schmidt’s translation highlights the humor in the conflict between two brothers – the one who left for the city\, and the one who remained. \n\nContent Advisory: This play contains a reference to suicide and gun violence.\nRecommended Ages: 15+\n\nWritten by Anton Chekhov\nTranslation by Paul Schmidt\nDirected by Dan Cantor\n\n*April 5 is Easter Sunday\n\n*Buying Tickets\nFlex Series ticket packages available beginning June 10\; Single tickets available beginning August 4.*\n UID:135533-21876933@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135533 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:North Campus,Storytelling,Theater LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Arthur Miller Theatre CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260108T095004 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:A night with Adam Bohanan and Frankie Torres DESCRIPTION:Dirty Soul Extraordinaire\n\nAdam is a Twin Cities based musician and songwriter. His music draws from soul\, jazz\, funk\, and R&B. Think Stevie Wonder meets D’Angelo. A life-long nerd\, Adam also loves to incorporate playful wordplay and nerdy references into his songwriting. \n\nHe was a semifinalist on Season 26 of The Voice. On Team Reba\, he was known for his “dirty soul” style and fun-loving attitude. UID:143445-21893185@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143445 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260303T152543 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Echoes of the Past: Greektown as Seen by Sam Karres DESCRIPTION:Explore the personal sketchbooks of Sam Karres\, Greek-American painter and artist\, as he illustrates the daily life of residents in Greektown\, Detroit. This exhibit highlights Detroit’s Greek-American community and urban scenery during the late 20th century. Experience art and life through Sam’s eyes with scenes of music\, dance\, restaurants\, and the faces of the community. Let the vivid watercolor paintings and expressive sketches transport you to a Greektown of the past\, and learn more about Sam Karres’ life as an artist.\n\nFeaturing works from the Sam Karres Archive\, 1955-2012\, held by the University of Michigan Library's Special Collection Research Center. Curated by Annelie Zissis and Arthur Pfeifer-Rubey\, Library Engagement Fellows. UID:146151-21898460@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146151 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library (2nd floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260402T121626 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T213000 SUMMARY:Performance:Elias Rashmawi\, tenor trombone DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate student Elias Rashmawi performs a final senior recital. UID:146458-21899135@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146458 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Stamps Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260402T121625 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T220000 SUMMARY:Performance:Jazz Ensemble DESCRIPTION:In honor of the retirement of conductor Ellen Rowe\, this concert will feature the U-M Jazz Ensemble and guest artists including trumpeter Ingrid Jensen\, pianist/composer Michael Holober\, and composer Seulah Noh. The program will include compositions and arrangements by Bill Holman\, Michael Holober\, Thad Jones\, Ellen Rowe\, Kenny Wheeler\, Darcy James Argue\, Phil Wilson\, and Sam Novell-Regester. The program will also include the premiere of a commissioned work by Seulah Noh.\n\nThe University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble is the most competitive of the University’s jazz ensembles. Open by audition only\, most seats are filled by majors within the Department of Jazz and Contemporary Improvisation. The ensemble meets twice a week for two hours\, performs several times a semester on campus and off.\n\nEllen Rowe\, conductor UID:135483-21876872@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135483 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Concert,Free,Music LOCATION:Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) - Rackham Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002042 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T220000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:MARKLEY HALL 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135671-21900865@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135671 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:South Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260216T121707 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:The MacAdo or the Town of Balleydew DESCRIPTION:Presented by UMGASS. UID:145441-21897355@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145441 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mutotix LOCATION:Mendelssohn CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002043 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T213000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:WEST QUAD 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135686-21900706@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135686 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:5th Lloyd Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002101 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T230000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:FLORENT GILLET 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135625-21899211@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135625 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260324T142358 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:'Redefining the Crown' Art Exhibit DESCRIPTION:\"Artist’s statement: For centuries\, hair has been critical to how human beings understand racial categories\, gender designations\, and class status. For Black women in particular\, hair has and continues to be tied to ethnic identity and a history of self-determination\, social justice\, and survival. Thus\, chemotherapy-induced hair loss is a devastating event for Black patients who are also more likely to be diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer subtypes necessitating chemotherapy\, carrying a 40% increased risk of dying from breast cancer.\n\nRedefining the ‘crown’: Approaching chemotherapy-induced alopecia among Black patients with breast cancer” started as a manuscript published in the scientific journal Cancer. But the work could not stop there. “Redefining the Crown” then metamorphosed into a photo essay project aimed at exploring the breast cancer journeys of six Black women and their experiences with hair loss due to chemotherapy. Though the project centers the experience of Black women\, we also acknowledge that breast cancer and chemotherapy-induced alopecia impact individuals of all genders. While the goal is to illuminate the unique stories of Black women who are affected uncommonly by this common disease\, the project is also a call to action regarding the disproportionate breast cancer-related mortality facing Black communities.\n\nIn this portraiture series\, photographer Tafari Stevenson-Howard captures the intimate journeys of Ann Chatman\, Tanisha Kennedy\, Felecia McDaniel\, Shantell Elaine McCoy\, Tamara Lynn Myles\, and Veleria Banks. This exhibition examines how these women have navigated the profound impact of hair loss caused by chemotherapy and how their sense of cultural pride and personal identity have been redefined amidst their battles with breast cancer.\n\nThese survivors have redefined their own crowns. More profound than the new hairstyles they don after hair loss are the invisible crowns that they choose to wear each day: gratitude\, faith\, and resilience. What do their words mean to you? Do they empower you to act?\n\nArtist’s name: Versha Pleasant\nWork Title: Image 2\nDate of creation: September 2024\nArtist’s statement: Photo by Tafari Stevenson-Howard\" UID:146980-21900163@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146980 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Michigan Union - 1st Floor - Opera Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260403T120057 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145010-21896286@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145010 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260327T120110 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145011-21896308@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145011 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260320T120134 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145012-21896337@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145012 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260313T120149 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145013-21896373@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145013 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260227T120209 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145014-21896423@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145014 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260220T120239 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145015-21896480@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145015 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260213T120305 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145016-21896544@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145016 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260218T060240 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T235959 SUMMARY:Other:FULL SEMESTER SCHEDULE DESCRIPTION:This is a schedule of all our events happening this semester. Please follow the instagram or email iazamora@umich.edu to get on the email list for more information.  UID:145222-21896877@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145222 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Mason Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T000010 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T235959 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:NAIGC Nationals 2026 DESCRIPTION:We are so excited to travel to Birmingham\, Alabama to compete for another national title! UID:142239-21890259@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142239 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260120T163718 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T160000 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:143388-21893049@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:20260404T002049 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T090000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:OXFORD HOUSES 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135676-21899489@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135676 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Community Center CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260327T160331 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Threads of Heritage: Syrian Textiles as Living History DESCRIPTION:View \"Threads of Heritage: Syrian Textiles as Living History\,\" a cultural exhibit exploring the artistry\, symbolism\, and regional diversity of traditional Syrian garments. Featuring handcrafted pieces from cities such as Hama\, Aleppo\, Homs\, and Saraqib\, the exhibit highlights textile practices that reflect identity\, memory\, and cultural continuity. Many of these traditions are increasingly at risk of disappearing\, making preservation efforts especially urgent. \n\nThis exhibit\, on display in the rotunda of the Clark Library\, follows a live presentation held on March 30 and offers you an opportunity to engage with Syrian textile heritage as both an artistic and historical narrative. UID:147155-21900458@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147155 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library, 2nd Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260223T141911 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T164500 SUMMARY:Exhibition:America at 250: Reflections on the Bicentennial DESCRIPTION:The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library is proud to announce the opening of a new exhibit\, America at 250: Reflections on the Bicentennial.\n\nThe exhibit explores how President Ford joined Americans across the country in commemorating the Bicentennial. Highlighting some of the nationwide celebrations in 1976 and public gifts given to President Ford\, the exhibit asks visitors to reflect on our own Semiquincentennial commemorations.\n\nThe exhibit\, located in the Library's lobby\, will be free to visitors and will be available until December 3\, 2026. UID:145837-21897915@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145837 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:American Bicentennial,American History,Bicentennial,History,President Gerald Ford LOCATION:Gerald Ford Library - Lobby CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260331T153740 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T164500 SUMMARY:Exhibition:The Midwest's Genesis: A Rare Look at the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 DESCRIPTION:A special display at the Gerald Ford Presidential Library will feature the Northwest Ordinance of 1787\, on loan from the NARA\, and on display in Michigan for the first time. Drafted by the Confederation Congress at the same time as the Constitution\, the Ordinance outlined a framework for government in the northwest territory\, defined the rights guaranteed in that territory\, and created a process for admitting new states to the United States. The display offers a rare opportunity to view a document that helped shape the ideals and values of the young nation. UID:147304-21900672@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147304 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:American History,michigan history,Northwest Ordinance LOCATION:Gerald Ford Library - Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260331T155054 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T170000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:15th Annual International Graduate Student Workshop in Armenian Studies. Armenians Apart: Connections\, Disconnections\, and Tensions in Premodern and Modern Diasporas DESCRIPTION:Center for Armenian Studies\, University of Michigan\nApril 10-11\, 2026\n\nWebinar ID\n969 6198 7579\nhttps://umich.zoom.us/j/96961987579\n\nDiaspora studies tend to emphasize a set of loosely shared commonalities across space and time. This international graduate student workshop leans the other direction\, and instead asks: what can aspects of life that are not easily shared across a broader space teach us about the formation and maintenance of “diasporas\,” premodern or modern? \n\nCollectively\, this workshop seeks to explore tensions and overlooked connections across the Armenian diaspora\, as well as to envision fresh possibilities for writing local history against a broader geographic\, cultural\, or historical backdrop. How might medieval and modern diasporic peoples envision belonging (or not belonging) to something larger from the vantage point of local history? How does being local shape conceptions of other peoples\, including one’s own people\, in other places? What overlooked networks of connection also run through diasporas\, linking Armenians to something else\, such as other peoples\, empires\, trade routes\, linguistic communities\, or cross-cultural forms of art? \n\nIn short: what might being apart\, in whatever sense\, do? And where does apartness end\, and togetherness begin again? \n\nIn asking these questions\, Armenians Apart seeks to consider the linkages\, possibilities\, and drawbacks in thinking about “diaspora” as a cohort\, bringing the modern globe and the premodern world\, defined by connections that do not always translate to our contemporary moment\, into productive dialogue. Although this conference is centered in Armenian Studies\, it draws together cognate fields and case studies\, particularly those that raise fresh questions or propose theoretical interventions that resonate with the themes of the workshop.\n\nDAY ONE:\nWeiser Hall 555\n\n8:20: INTRODUCTIONS and Welcome: Kathryn Babayan\, Armen Abkarian\, Michael Pifer \n\n8:30-10:00: Panel 1: Misaligned Diasporas & Uneven Categories of Belonging\n∙ Arakel Minassian: Uneven Histories: Zaven Biberian at the Center of 20th Century Armenian Literary History\n∙ Lusine Tanajyan: Fragility of Armenian Belonging in Encounters between “Old” and “New” Diasporas: The Case of Armenians of Greece\n∙ Haley Zovickian: ‘We're Not Like Them’: Race\, Ottoman Legacies\, and Armenian Americans\nChair and Respondent: Anoush Suni\, University of Michigan\n\n10:00-10:10: Break\n\n10:10-11:45: KEYNOTE: Professor Devi Mays: “Diasporization and the Shaping of the Modern Sephardi World” \nAbstract: Diaspora is\, in the formulation of historian Matthias Lehmann\, “something that happens rather than something that is.” This talk explores the ways in which Ottoman and post-Ottoman Sephardi Jewish migrants maintained a transnational diaspora through networks of exchange\, communication\, and movement\, even in the face of increasingly restrictive migration and documentary regimes in the wake of World War I. By paying attention to the level of individuals-- who married whom\, conducted business with whom\, contracted business with\, and sued whom-- I explore how Sephardi Jews operated within a series of overlapping diasporas that intersected at key moments with others of Ottoman or Jewish backgrounds and diverged at others. These migrants often drew on similar tactics to sustain diasporic networks-- hypermobility\, multilinguality\, transnational connections\, strong familial ties\, patronage networks\, and engagement with extralegal practices. This allows us to see in sharp relief the active forging of a twentieth-century Sephardi diaspora\, similar in broad strokes to other Ottoman diasporic communities\, but whose details emphasize the resourcefulness of migrants who quickly learned how their specificities of religion\, language\, or citizenship could become a pretext for inclusion or exclusion.\n\n12:00-1:30: LUNCH\n\n1:30-3:00: Panel 2: Boundaries of Rule\, Script\, and Desire: Reimagining the Premodern Armenian Diaspora\n∙ Armen Abkarian: Between Knights and Nakharars: Armenian Kingship and Mobility in Medieval Cilicia\n∙ Greta Gasparyan: Artistic Transformations and Diasporic Identity in the Manuscript Tradition of New Julfa\n∙ Nicholas Crummey: “If Only he Wasn’t Armenian! Alas! Alas!”: Sexual Desire and Ethnic Difference in Two Eighteenth-Century Ottoman Homoerotic Poems\n\nChair and Respondent: Kathryn Babayan\, University of Michigan\n\nDAY TWO: Weiser Hall 1010 \n\n9:00 - 10:30: Panel 3: From Columns to Capital: Armenian Diaspora Formation through Newspapers\, Moneylenders\, and Migrant Labor\, 19th-20th Centuries\n∙ Kristina Baghdasaryan: Networks of Apartness: Tiflis Armenians and the Western Armenian Questions\, 1905-1920s\n∙ Alina Zaripova: Between Diaspora and Homeland: The Armenian (Trans)National Press at the End of the 19th Century (1880s-1900s)\n∙ Başak Yağmur Karaca: Commercial Buildings as Sites of Armenian Mobility and Diaspora Formation in the Late Ottoman Istanbul\n\nChair and Respondent: Vahe Sahakyan\, University of Michigan\, Dearborn\n\n10:30-10:40: BREAK\n\n10:40- 12:10: Panel 4: Negotiating Displacement and Digital Memory: On Community Archives and Activism\n∙ Gegham Mughnetsyan: Connections to the Soviet Union: Personal Histories of Armenian Displaced Persons of World War II\n∙ Jonathan Hollis: Listening to Armenian Baku: History and Memory in Digital Diaspora\n∙ Lance Levenson: “This is Our Shushi.” Jerusalem’s Armenian Youth Reimagining Diasporic Belonging in the “Cow’s Garden” Parking Lot\n\nChair and Respondent: Sossie Kasbarian\, University of Chicago\n\nLUNCH \n\n1:30-2:30 Final Reflections with Prof. Khachig Tölölyan\n\nCosponsor: National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR)\n\n*Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. Email: -- armenianstudies@umich.edu UID:143416-21893109@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143416 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Armenian Studies,History,Symposium,Workshop LOCATION:Weiser Hall - 555 & 1010 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002101 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T110000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Artificial Intelligence Short Course with Xiaowu Dai\, PhD DESCRIPTION:Join us Friday\, April 10 for a hands-on short course hosted by Xiaowu Dai\, PhD\, an assistant professor of Statistics and Data Science at the University of California\, Los Angeles (UCLA).\nDr. Dai’s research focuses on the intersection of economics and machine learning\, integrating game theory with online learning and developing predictive models for economic applications and large language model contexts. Dr. Dai is also interested in statistical machine learning\, particularly dynamical models\, multimodal learning\, and kernel-based methods\, with applications in neuroimaging\, diabetes\, and kidney exchange.\nTITLE:\nGame-Theoretic Perspectives and Uncertainty Quantification of Large Language ModelsLarge Language Models (LLMs) are prone to inconsistencies and hallucinations. I will review training-free\, game-theoretic frameworks for aligning LLMs\, and then introduce the Peer Elicitation Games (PEG) mechanism\, which involves a generator and multiple discriminators instantiated from distinct base models. The discriminators interact in a peer evaluation setting\, where rewards are computed using a determinant-based mutual information score that provably incentivizes truthful reporting without requiring ground-truth labels. I will discuss the connection between this game-theoretic analysis and online learning with no-regret guarantees\, as well as last-iterate convergence to a truthful Nash equilibrium\, ensuring that the policies used by agents converge to stable and truthful behavior over time. I will also discuss topics related to uncertainty quantification for machine learning models and LLMs\, including prediction-powered conditional inference\, retrieval-augmented inference\, and in-context learning.\n\n\n UID:147271-21900618@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147271 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:1690 SPH I CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260224T144541 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T100000 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:145904-21898056@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145904 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Fitness,Health & Wellness LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260330T130009 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T100000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:EEB Student Dissertation Defense - Dynamics of body form evolution in lizards and snakes DESCRIPTION:Abstract: Covariation among traits underlies the evolution of most phenotypes in nature. The non-independence of trait values is obvious from two common observations: 1) traits function modularly within body plans to create interacting units\, and 2) traits show evolutionary conservatism across closely related taxa\, varying far more in size than in shape along allometric lines. However\, different mechanisms generating covariance can produce the same patterns of trait distribution across species\, so the relative impact of evolutionary\, developmental\, or genetic constraints versus adaptive evolution in phenotypic change is critical for understanding the morphological diversity we observe in the world around us. In this dissertation\, I explored how the evolutionary relationships between traits have shifted across different phylogenetic scales\, with a focus on limb reduction and body elongation as major body plan changes in squamate reptiles (lizards and snakes). Squamates have evolved limb-reduced\, elongate body plans an estimated 26-50 independent times\, making them a powerful system to test hypotheses about trait evolution. First\, I investigated how the multivariate evolutionary process\, as described by the evolutionary variance-covariance matrix\, shifts between and within two clades of scincid lizard. I found that although the two clades had similar covariance matrices\, a genus of Australian lizards (Ctenotus) had a distinct evolutionary covariance structure\, indicating that these evolutionary relationships can change at relatively short timescales. Next\, I tested how limb reduction influences evolutionary integration within and between the limb girdles in lizards. I found that it decreased evolutionary integration\, supporting the hypothesis that reduction and loss of function results in more independent evolution of traits. I suggested that developmental integration may mediate this reduction in evolutionary integration. Finally\, I collected a large dataset of vertebral counts across lizards and snakes to test the relationship between body size and vertebral number (termed pleomerism). I found that non-elongate clades had no pleomerism and although most elongate clades showed pleomerism\, several elongate clades upset the predicted pattern of coupling between body size and vertebral number. This result showed that well-established patterns do not necessarily apply in all groups and that clade heterogeneity must be considered in studies of trait evolution in large groups. Taken together\, my dissertation demonstrates how evolutionary relationships between traits can shift at relatively short timescales as well as between clades and how integrating both function and development is vital for understanding patterns of phenotypic evolution. \n\n Advisors: Alison Davis Rabosky and Dan Rabosky UID:147223-21900542@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147223 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Biology,Bsbsigns,department of ecology and evolutionary biology,Dissertation,Ecology & Biology,Ecology And Evolutionary Biology,eeb,Graduate Students LOCATION:Biological Sciences Building - 1010 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260210T131912 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Flyways DESCRIPTION:Iranian-American artist Sheida Soleimani explores themes of migration\, political exile\, queerness\, and environmental crisis through the wildly imaginative and intricate scenarios she first stages in her studio. The tableaus—which often include live animals\, props\, even her parents—are then photographed\, documenting the artist’s process. Each photograph becomes a part of Soleimani’s rich visual storytelling. \n\n*Flyways *presents a series of new photographs that include images evocative of her family’s history and migration story in juxtaposition with images of injured birds that are representative of Soleimani’s work as a wildlife rehabilitator. (In 2018\, Soleimani founded Congress of Birds\, a wild bird rehabilitation center in Rhode Island.) The change in her practice to include bird rescue results in a revolutionary body of work steeped in passion and articulated in a completely original visual language. Learn more at https://lsa.umich.edu/humanities/gallery/current-exhibitions/sheida-soleimani.html. UID:142798-21891627@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142798 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Birding,Exhibition,Humanities,Multicultural,Visual Arts LOCATION:202 S. Thayer - Institute for the Humanities Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260306T130452 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T163000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:From Freddy to Quentin: The On-Set Still Photography of Joyce Rudolph DESCRIPTION:Joyce Rudolph has photographed some iconic actors and characters in her role as still photographer for the movies. This sampling of images from her papers\, which are housed as part of the Special Collections Research Center's Mavericks & Makers collection\, include the first images of Freddy Krueger in \"A Nightmare on Elm Street\,\" Arnold Schwenegger in \"The Terminator\,\" legends Jack Nicholson\, Diane Keaton\, Sean Penn\, and Robert DeNiro\, as well as directors such as Quentin Tarantino\, Martin Scorsese\, and her husband\, Alan Rudolph. UID:146264-21898778@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146264 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Special Collections Research Center, 6th floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260327T095836 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T160000 SUMMARY:Well-being:International Student Vaccination Clinic DESCRIPTION:Friday\, April 10th\, 2026\nDrop in between 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM or 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM \nThird Floor of University Health Service Building\n207 Fletcher Street\nRSVP HERE: https://forms.gle/R8APLUbuqRAGKTxj9 \n\n-Please RSVP so our staff can plan accordingly. No appointment is required.\n-Wear appropriate clothing so vaccinations can be administered in your upper arm.\n-Cost: these vaccines are covered by most health insurance plans\, including the University of Michigan International Student Health Insurance Plan (IHI) and GradCare. Please bring your insurance and/or prescription insurance cards with you. Those not covered by insurance can pay out of pocket. \n-Set up your Patient Portal if you have not already done so. If you cannot do this in advance\, UHC staff will help set this up after you arrive. \n-Please submit a copy of your vaccination records ahead of time at Vax Viewer. Translated records are helpful but not required. If you cannot do this in advance\, bring a copy of your records with you to the clinic. Learn more about submitting your records on Vax Viewer. \n-If you are feeling ill\, please wait until you are feeling better to get vaccinated. UHC staff are unable to vaccinate anyone with a fever over 101.5 ° F. Please wear a mask if you are experiencing a rash or new cough. \n-Available vaccines include measles\, mumps and rubella (MMR)\; Varicella (chicken pox)\; tetanus\, diphtheria\, and pertussis \"whooping cough\" (Tdap)\; human papillomavirus (HPV)\; influenza (flu)\; and more.\n\nCan't make the clinic? You can book an appointment for vaccines at UHC at your convenience. \n\nQuestions? ContactUHC@med.umich.edu UID:147124-21900410@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147124 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Vaccine LOCATION:Health Service - UHC Immunization Clinic, 3rd Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251215T165341 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T170000 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:142773-21891505@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:20260410T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T200000 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:142417-21890913@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:20260202T153944 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T170000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Optimaize Day DESCRIPTION:Detroit-area high school students will travel to Ann Arbor for a day of hands-on engineering learning. Students will learn more about industrial and operations engineering\, play optimization games and hear from current students. UID:144942-21896175@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144942 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Community Engagement LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - G690 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251215T163232 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T170000 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:142768-21891418@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:20260324T190459 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T161500 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Living with Treaties Conference DESCRIPTION:In-person and virtual registration: http://myumi.ch/61n9J\n\nJoin us April 9-11\, 2026\, for Living with Treaties: The 1817 Project\, the University of Michigan\, and the Western Expansion of the United States. This hybrid conference will explore the role of treaties in the development of both the University of Michigan and the state of Michigan\, while considering how their effects continue to resonate locally\, regionally\, and nationally today for an Indigenous present and future.\n\nThe conference will bring together members of Anishinaabe Tribal communities\; U-M faculty\, staff\, and students\; K-12 educators\; scholars\; tribal historians\; and community activists for roundtable discussions\, panels\, and workshops that aim to inform and connect with non-specialist audiences.\n\nConference sessions will focus on key themes that include the role of treaties in the founding and development of the University of Michigan\, such as the 1817 Treaty of Fort Meigs\; the ongoing impact of 19th-century treaty agreements on tribal communities in the region\; and the ways in which these treaties continue to shape contemporary Native activism and legal efforts. Discussions will also explore the broader histories of colonization and Indigenous dispossession across what is now the state of Michigan and the Midwest region of the U.S\, with an eye to how local and regional histories provide valuable insights into broader national patterns.\n\nThe conference is free and open to all\, and will be livestreamed and recorded. Registration is encouraged but not required. We will send out reminder emails and event updates when you register.\n\nThe Living with Treaties: The 1817 Project\, the University of Michigan\, and the Western Expansion of the United States Conference is part of The 1817 Project: Land\, Culture\, Memory\, and Repair\, one of the major research initiatives of the University of Michigan’s Inclusive History Project. Led by Eric Hemenway\, Bethany Hughes\, and Michael Witgen\, The 1817 Project is a multi-disciplinary examination of the foundational land transfer by the Ojibwe\, Odawa\, and Boodewaadamii nations in the 1817 Treaty of Fort Meigs (also known as the Treaty of the Maumee Rapids)\, which was part of the University of Michigan’s 1817 origins in Detroit and subsequent relocation to Ann Arbor\, as well the university’s ongoing connections to Indigenous land and contemporary issues of Native American student experience. Learn more about The 1817 Project at https://inclusivehistory.umich.edu/project-site/the-1817-project/.\n\nThe Living with Treaties: The 1817 Project\, the University of Michigan\, and the Western Expansion of the United States Conference is presented by the Inclusive History Project in partnership with the Eisenberg Institute for Historical Studies (EIHS) and with the support of the Bentley Historical Library\, Clements Library\, the Department of American Culture\, the Department of History\, the Marsal Family School of Education\, the Native American Student Association\, the Native American Studies Program\, Rackham Graduate School\, Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design\, and the University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA).\n\nFor questions or more information\, contact inclusivehistory@umich.edu.\n\n--\n\nSchedule & Panel Descriptions\n\nDay 1\nThursday\, April 9\, 2026\, Pendleton Room\, Michigan Union\n\nWelcome & Keynote Roundtable\n5:30pm – 8:30pm\n\nWhat Does it Mean to Live with Treaties? A Roundtable on Indigenous History\n\nThis keynote roundtable will bring together several renowned Indigenous scholars with expertise in Indigenous and U.S. history\, as well as in tribal\, federal\, and constitutional law. Together\, they will reflect on the past\, present\, and future of Indigenous History\, including the fundamental issue of treaties and their downstream effects into the present. A central theme of this session is: where did Indigenous history start from\, where is it going\, and what challenges and obstacles remain within the field? The panel will also consider the more specific question of treaties\, land\, and dispossession within a broader\, comparative framework that builds upon recent studies of “land grab” politics across U.S. history as a whole. Additionally\, the speakers will reflect on a second theme central to their scholarship: that U.S. history cannot be understood without recognizing the central role of Indigenous histories and experiences.\n\n5:30 – 6:30pm: Reception with light fare with the panelists.\n6:30 – 7:00pm: Conference Opening with Emcee Bethany Hughes and Welcome Song shared by Stick City\, U-M’s Native American Student Association’s Drum Group.\n7:00 – 8:30pm: Opening Remarks by U-M President Grasso and former EIHS Director John Carson followed by the keynote roundtable\, and public Q&A.\n\nAll events are open to the public. This roundtable is made possible through the partnership of the IHP-1817 Project and the Eisenberg Institute for Historical Studies\, who are co-sponsoring this event as part of their annual lecture series.\n\nSpeakers: Maggie Blackhawk\, Ned Blackhawk\, Matthew Fletcher\, Michael Witgen\n\nModerator: Greg Dowd\n\n--\nDay 2\nFriday\, April 10\, 2026\, Kuenzel Room\, Michigan Union\n\nDay 2 Welcome & Session 1\n9:15am – 11:00am\n\nWhy Study Michigan Now? Situating the University of Michigan and the Great Lakes Region in the Broader Histories of Native American Dispossession\, Removal\, “Land Grab” Politics\, and U.S. Higher Education\n\nThis panel takes as a starting point the founding moment represented by the land transfer to U-M in Article 16 of the 1817 Treaty of Fort Meigs\, but widens the scope of inquiry to include subsequent treaties and land transfer schemes that facilitated the development of the University and the state of Michigan. This panel will present the “receipts\,” to visually represent the transfer of wealth from Native people to the citizens of the state of Michigan.\n\nThis panel will demonstrate that the histories of U-M\, the state of Michigan\, and the broader Great Lakes region are crucial contexts for understanding the broader histories of dispossession\, removal\, land grab politics\, and the development of American higher education. Discussion of the 1817 Project\, including an explanation of its origins and a showcase of its ongoing work\, will illustrate how the project is addressing fundamental questions of U.S. history.\n\nSpeakers: Jay Cook\, Michael Witgen\, Jonathan Quint\, Gabrielle Ione Hickmon\n\n--\nDay 2 Session 2\n11:15am – 12:30pm\n\nUniversities and Indigenous Dispossession\n\nThis panel will explore the deep links between colonization\, Indigenous dispossession\, and the growth of colleges and universities in the United States. While the 1862 Morrill Land Grant College Act is often cited as a pivotal moment in the history of American higher education\, centering the narrative on the mid-nineteenth century risks obscuring the broader role that Indigenous land played in underwriting American colleges and universities. Long before the Morrill Act\, institutions such as the University of Michigan relied on land appropriated through treaties to finance operations\, expand campuses\, and diversify educational opportunities for students. At the same time\, public domain land was being used for internal improvements\, with universities serving as part of this larger project of development. The Morrill Act extended and formalized these practices\, redistributing millions of acres of Indigenous land to fund the expansion of higher education across the United States. By bringing the pre- and post-Morrill Act eras into conversation\, this panel will show how Indigenous land has remained a foundational resource for American higher education from its beginnings through the present.\n\nSpeakers: Mary Shi\, Jon Parmenter\, Alyssa Mt. Pleasant\n\nChair: Ned Blackhawk\n\n--\nDay 2 Session 3\n1:30pm – 2:45pm\n\nHow to Read A Treaty: Legal Battles and the Continuing Impact of U.S.-Anishinaabeg Treaties\n\nThis panel will demonstrate how important Michigan-area treaties such as the 1836 Washington Treaty and 1855 Treaty of Detroit continue to shape the lives of the Anishinaabe people of the state\, and how their meaning and enforcement remain subjects of legal challenges and political activism. To show the continuing impact of treaties\, and the ways in which they serve as foundational documents of Anishinaabeg-U.S. political and legal relations\, our speakers will draw from their experience as legal scholars\, jurists\, litigators\, and expert witnesses. Collectively\, they will discuss cases such as Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa v. Whitmer\, which considered whether the 1855 Treaty of Detroit created a reservation for the LTBB Odawa in northern Michigan\, as well as current litigation on the Line 5 Pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac and the broader historical contexts of these cases.\n\nSpeakers: Matthew Fletcher\, Riyaz Kanji\, James McClurken\n\nChair: Maggie Blackhawk\n\n--\nDay 2 Session 4\n3:00pm – 4:15pm\n\nOn the Hidden Histories of Public Domain Land\n\nThis panel will explore the creation of public lands in the Michigan Territory and state through the multiple treaties negotiated by the federal government with the Indigenous peoples of Michigan. Historically\, federal officials pressured tribes in Michigan to agree to the extinction of Native title to their lands\, even when there was no immediate demand for those lands. This meant not only that tribes were deprived of a valuable asset\, but also that this asset was able to appreciate in value until such time as it was sold by the state. In order to convince Native peoples to sign these treaties\, the 1836 Washington and 1855 Detroit treaties guaranteed Native peoples the right to hunt\, fish\, and harvest on ceded territory not yet converted into private property. Reinforcing the enduring relevance of treaties across time\, this panel will focus on the protests\, activism\, and legal battles that have emerged over Indigenous resource rights in Michigan\, all of which revolve around differing interpretations of land and treaties. The panel will center the experiences and insights of community members who participated in these events.\n\nSpeakers: Mae Wright\, Emily Proctor\n\nChair: Eric Hemenway\n\n--\nDay 3\nSaturday\, April 11\, 2026\, Forum Hall\, 4th Floor\, Palmer Commons\n\nDay 3 Welcome & Session 5\n9:00am – 10:30am\n\nHow to Think About the Origins of Indian Removal Politics From a Great Lakes Perspective\n\nThis panel will highlight how two Michigan Anishinaabe communities\, the Pokagon Band of Boodewaadamii and the Burt Lake Band of Odawa and Ojibwe Indians\, had different experiences with removal and federal recognition\, shaping their distinct paths and histories. It will combine historical analysis of the development of various nineteenth-century land companies and land transfer schemes with presentations by community representatives who can discuss the resistance of their communities to Indian Removal\, as well as how they have fought or are still fighting to have their sovereignty and territory recognized by the federal government. This panel will discuss the shifting understandings and contexts of Indian Removal\, focusing on examples from Michigan and the broader Great Lakes Basin\, such as encroachment from settler colonists\, forced migration by military forces\, and Indian Boarding schools\, that illuminate nationally significant aspects of Indian Removal policy.\n\nSpeakers: Wenona T. Singel\, Blaire Morseau-Topache\n\nChair: Michael Witgen\n\n--\nDay 3 Session 6\n10:45am – 12:00pm\n\nTeaching Native American and Treaty History in K-12 Classrooms\n\nThis panel brings together educators from public schools and library professionals to share their experiences and insights on teaching Native American history in a range of educational settings. Panelists will discuss best practices for engaging students\, building inclusive curricula and lesson plans\, and addressing the gaps and challenges that persist in public education. Drawing on their experience teaching Native American history\, they will reflect on what has proven most effective\, what barriers remain\, and how educators can collaborate to move this work forward.\n\nSpeakers: Joe Erdmann\, Kara Johnson\, Annemarie Conway\n\nChair: Eric Hemenway\n\n--\nDay 3 Conference Wrap-up with Closing Remarks by Dr. Michael Witgen\n12:00 – 12:15pm\n\n--\nDay 3 Living with Treaties Community Connections Forum\n12:00pm – 3:00pm\n\nEqual parts resource fair\, poster session\, and tabling event\, the Community Connections Forum will serve as a platform for fostering connections among attendees\, the 1817 Project\, U-M campus partners\, and student organizations connected to the themes of the conference.\n\nDJ set by Sicangu Lakota multi-genre music artist\, educator\, and storyteller Frank Waln.\n\n--\nDay 3 Concurrent Breakout Workshops for K-12 Educators*\n1:15pm – 2:45pm\n\nTeaching Native American and Treaty History in Public Classrooms\n\nThis session will consist of teaching workshops designed for K-12 educators\, with two separate workshops targeted for elementary\, junior\, and high school level instructors. The workshops will include short preparatory presentations on subjects relevant to the conference\, such as treaties or public domain land\, with accompanying guidance on how to teach the subject matter. K-12 instructor participants will receive pre-prepared instructional materials at the start of the workshop\, with additional materials provided at the conclusion.\n\nFacilitators: Eric Hemenway\, Jared Aumen\, Madeline McShannock\, Joy Kooyer\, Jack Stearns UID:146201-21898655@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146201 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:History LOCATION:Michigan Union - Kuenzel (and virtual) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260316T124619 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T170000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:MGU Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:Come learn about the wide array of research being done in the Earth and Environmental Sciences (EARTH) and Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering (CLASP) departments! \n\nThursday\, April 9 will feature undergraduate poster in North University Building from 4 - 5:30 pm.\nFriday\, April 10 will include both graduate and undergraduate posters as well as oral sessions in the Biological Sciences Building from 9:30 am - 5 pm.\n\nFor more information\, reach out to mgu-chair@umich.edu. UID:146660-21899412@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146660 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering,Electrical Engineering and Computer Science,Research Symposium,symposium LOCATION:Biological Sciences Building - Lobby CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260305T142551 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T113000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Rackham Reparative Justice Research Group: Student Research Showcase DESCRIPTION:Supporting the Washtenaw County Advisory Council on ReparationsJoin University of Michigan students and faculty from the Rackham Reparative Justice Research Group as they showcase research projects in history\, political science\, education\, climate science\, public policy\, and social work. The projects collectively offer a more complex and wide-ranging view of historical and present-day systemic harms to Black residents in Washtenaw County and point the way to potential pathways for repair\, justice\, and opportunity today and in the future. UID:146232-21898687@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146232 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Rgs Events,Rgs-events,Sessions LOCATION:Common Room, Lower Level, Rackham Building CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002101 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T101500 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Stamps School of Art and Design Minor Info Session DESCRIPTION:For students interested in design thinking\, visual composition\, working collaboratively\, critical thinking and analysis\, and gaining skills with tools and techniques relevant to a wide range of material processes\, the Stamps School offers an eighteen-credit minor in studio art and design. It is required that all interested students attend an info session as the first step of the process. If you have questions\, please email stamps-minor-advising@umich.edu. UID:117514-21900789@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/117514 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Virtual CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251219T144657 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T113000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Cover Letters and Resumes for Jobs and Internships for Graduate Students DESCRIPTION:This workshop is open to all graduate students seeking guidance on cover letters and resumes for positions beyond tenure track roles. It also meets the needs of those applying for internships\, including those applying to the Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellowship Program. The process of synthesizing your academic experiences into strong application materials for jobs and internships beyond academia can be challenging but rewarding. This workshop is a hands-on opportunity for graduate students to learn how to effectively develop a resume using the foundation that they have laid with information from their CVs. Additionally\, this session will include tips for writing compelling\, tailored cover letters and thinking strategically about how these two documents complement each other.\n\nThis workshop is designed for master's students\, doctoral students\, and postdoctoral fellows. For faculty and staff\, please contact rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu to see if we can accommodate your attendance. Brought to you by the University Career Center\, in partnership with Rackham Graduate School. UID:142950-21891842@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142950 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Rgs Events,Rgs-events,Sessions LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T000102 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T170000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Crochet-A-Thon DESCRIPTION:Wind down this Friday with our all day craft palooza (not exclusive to crocheting)! All skill levels are welcome as we will have experienced crafters\, crocheters\, and knitters to help answer questions and teach beginners the whole time! It is the perfect time to start on your yarn art journey and we hope to see you there! \nSign up for our different events here!\n10-11am: Intro-to-crochet \n11am-12pm: Upcycling Old Clothes - learn some basic mending and add cute stamps to old clothes.\n12-1pm: Garment painting - come paint and draw cute designs on your clothes.\n1-2pm: Record Painting - we'll be painting and upcycling old vinyl records\, which will be included in a larger art display!\n2-3pm: Intro to T-Shirt Yarn - learn how to turn old t-shirts (and other fabrics) into yarn!\n3-5pm: Help Create a T-Shirt Yarn Rag Rug - transform t-shirt yarn into a practical and cute rug!  UID:146619-21899357@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146619 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Diag CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260105T093408 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T110000 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:143170-21892370@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:20260401T105221 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T120000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Psychology Research Forum DESCRIPTION:This event will be on Friday\, April 10\, 2026 from 10am-12pm. This conference-style poster session will showcase undergraduate student research projects. Psychology Honors students and other students completing upper level research will be presenting their findings.\n\nIf you have any questions about this event\, please email psych.saa@umich.edu. UID:142985-21891907@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142985 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Psychology,Research,Undergraduate LOCATION:East Hall - Atrium & Terrace CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260331T092006 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T110000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Statistics Department Seminar Series: Stefan Wager\, Associate Professor\, Department of Operations\, Information\, and Technology\, Department of Statistics (by courtesy)\, Stanford University DESCRIPTION:We develop methods for estimating how infinitesimal policy changes affect long-term outcomes in dynamic systems. We show that dynamic marginal policy effects (MPEs) can be identified via tractable reduced-form expressions\, and can be estimated under a general sequential unconfoundedness assumption. We also propose a doubly robust estimator for dynamic MPEs. Our approach does not require observing full dynamic state information (as is typically assumed for off-policy evaluation in Markov decision processes)\, and does not incur an exponential curse of horizon (as is typical in non-Markovian off-policy evaluation). We demonstrate practicality and robustness of our approach in a number of simulations\, including one motivated by a dynamic pricing application where people use past prices to form a reference level for current prices. Joint work with I-han Lai. UID:146702-21899507@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146702 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:seminar LOCATION:West Hall - 340 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260309T165334 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T170000 SUMMARY:Film Screening:U-M Library Student Filmfest DESCRIPTION:Support students' work at the Shapiro Student Filmfest! Treat yourself to light refreshments and watch short films created by U-M students. UID:146363-21898958@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146363 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Shapiro Library - Gallery (3rd floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002102 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T120000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:U-M Library Student Filmfest 2026 DESCRIPTION:Support students' work at the U-M Library Student Filmfest! Treat yourself to light refreshments and watch short films created by U-M students.\nList of films in the order they will be screened:1. Roots Letter by Qingfang Liu (24 minutes)This documentary explores family heritage through the memories and growth of three generations. Driven by curiosity about the older generation\, the artist uses photographs\, clothing\, objects\, and language to piece together the family’s history. Beginning with a case study of the artist’s grandmother\, the work reflects the struggles and growth shared by many families.\n\n2. Paralysis by Amanda Dayton (2 minutes)\"Paralysis is a self-shot short film that captures the quiet isolation of starting college. It explores how loneliness and depression can exist even in environments full of people and reveals the internal struggle behind starting a new chapter.\"\n\n3. Keep the Faith by Brock McIntyre (20 minutes)\n\"When a new cadet arrives at a remote outpost in the void\, the hardened veteran singlehandedly running the station must instill in him the importance of pressing a button that saves the world\, despite the old man having lost faith years ago.\"\n\n4. Racing to Class by Anna Nielander & Lily Martinez (1 minute)\n\"A one-minute stop-motion animation depicting two students' journey racing to class.:\n\n5. An Arcadian Reverie by Alejandro Cantu (12 minutes)\n\"A lonely library janitor steals damaged books from his workplace to repair them and escape into their world at night. However one evening\, as his overbearing supervisor starts to catch on\, the janitor sees one of the characters from his dreams\, and follows them down\, down\, down\, to a strange place far beneath the library.\"\n\n6. Taking Off with Passions and Dreams by Morgan Nichol (24 minutes)\n\"Everyone has a passion. Everyone has a dream. Why are we as civilians so obsessed with celebrities? I'll tell you why. Because they had the audacity to bet on THEMSELVES. They saw their potential\, even if they weren't sure that it would get them anywhere\, they saw ENOUGH of it. Enough of it to KNOW that it belongs SOMEWHERE. Celebrities bet on themselves and their authenticity. A path that each and every one of us longs to take. But sadly\, we fear the very thing we idolize. And so\, we just dream. But me\, I am not only a dreamer\, but I am an achiever. And I will achieve whatever my heart desires and this is fact. And I hope this film motivates you to do the same.\" UID:146495-21899195@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146495 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Shapiro Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250821T100218 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T120000 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:137880-21880976@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:20260331T121858 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T120000 SUMMARY:Well-being:Climate Café: Building Community Resilience and Support DESCRIPTION:Connect with fellow U-M community members in a safe space to pause\, connect\, and talk about their experiences regarding the environment and climate change\, a.k.a. Climate Café. In this small group\, we encourage participants to share their stories and discover connections between our experiences. During this event\, participants will bridge gaps between climate emotions and sustainability action in our lives\, and learn how to care for ourselves and others. Light refreshments will be provided.\n\nWe wish to provide uninterrupted discussion time\, and make sure that everyone has a chance to speak and be heard. Due to the nature of this activity\, participants should arrive at the start time promptly. \n\nThe event is free and open to any U-M community member\, but registration is required. Please email pba-information@umich.edu with questions. The Climate Café structure utilized is inspired by Dr. Michaela Zint’s EAS581 course and the Climate Psychology Alliance-North America (CPA-NA) café framework. This event is brought to you by LSA Sustainability\, Student Life Sustainability\, and the Planet Blue Ambassador program. UID:145943-21899784@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145943 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:anxiety,climate,Climate Change,Discussion,Environment,environmental,Free,Health And Wellness,In Person,Mental Health,Mindfulness,planet blue,Sustainability,Well-being,Wellness LOCATION:Michigan League - Blagdon Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260115T181512 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T190000 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:138032-21881325@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:20260321T102331 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T160000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Undergraduate Research Symposium DESCRIPTION:Interested in presenting your research? The Undergraduate Research Symposium is an accessible\, multidisciplinary research forum for all undergraduates at the University of Michigan to showcase their work. Top presenters will receive up to $500 in travel grants to support attendance at external conferences! Additionally\, workshops will be hosted leading up to the symposium to help participants prepare. The UR Symposium will be held on April 10th from 11 AM to 4 PM in the Chemistry Building Atrium. To register\, fill out the registration form by March 20th. UID:144896-21896112@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144896 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Conference,Research,Research Symposium,Symposium,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Chemistry Dow Lab CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260327T122909 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T140000 SUMMARY:Presentation:Alivia Mukherjee - Dissertation Defense DESCRIPTION:Please join Alivia Mukherjee for their dissertation defense titled \"Spectroscopic and Mechanistic Investigations of Cobalamin Photochemistry: Implications for a Photoreceptor Protein CarH\".\n\n*Date:* Friday\, April 10th\n*Time:* 12:00 PM\n*Where:* CHEM 1706\n\nZoom Meeting ID: 992 7536 6578\nPassword: VitaminB12 UID:147136-21900417@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147136 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Chemistry LOCATION:Chemistry Dow Lab - 1706 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260331T163204 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T140000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:CGIS Advising Fair (for Winter 2027 study abroad) DESCRIPTION:Want to plan ahead but not sure where to start? Thinking of study abroad during the winter term but have questions? Sign up for the CGIS Advising Fair and relevant info sessions to get answers before summer starts!\n\nIn Person CGIS Advising Fair: Friday\, April 10th - Drop in to the CGIS Office (Weiser Hall\, Suite 200) between 12-2pm\nVirtual Info Sessions: Monday\, April 6th--Friday\, April 10th\; Sign Up at https://sessions.studentlife.umich.edu/track/16503\n\nInfo Sessions will include topics such as:\nIntercultural First Step\nHumanities & Social Sciences Abroad\nPrograms in the Environment Abroad\nFinessing Scholarships Abroad\nGetting Credit Abroad & Transfer Process\nSTEM Abroad\nAustralia Abroad\nFrance Abroad\nItaly Abroad\nSpanish Language Abroad\nStudying Spanish Abroad in Granada\, Spain \nEnglish-taught Programs in Asia\nEnglish Programs in Spain\nThe UK Abroad\nPrograms in Non-Traditional Locations\nPrograms with DIS Abroad\n\nUnable to attend an info session but want to learn more? Sign up for the session anyway and we can send you the recording! UID:145088-21896655@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145088 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Abroad,All Majors Welcome,Applications,global opportunities,International,International Education,Romance Languages And Literatures,Sessions,study abroad,The College Of Literature\, Science\, And The Arts,Transfer Students,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Weiser Hall - CGIS Office (2nd floor, Suite 200) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260323T152632 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T130000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:CSEAS Friday Lecture Series | Incentivizing Lending to Women Entrepreneurs: Evidence from Vietnam DESCRIPTION:Please note: This lecture will be held in person 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/9p7D9\n\n In collaboration with a leading Vietnamese commercial bank\, we evaluate the impact of two types of incentives to loan officers for the recruitment of women-owned or -led small- and medium-sized enterprises (WSMEs) as new borrowing clients. The average loan size in this segment is about $20\,000 USD (5x GDP per capita). 50 bank branches employing 550 lending staff are randomly assigned to one of the following treatments: (1) a monthly multi-category contest\; (2) a piece-rate incentive per loan\; or (3) control. The multi-category contest is inclusive in that it rewards not just the very top performing agents\, but also top performers among new agents (“rookies”) and most improved performers. We find that\, overall\, both interventions cause an increase in WSME lending\, particularly in later periods\, at largely similar magnitudes. In terms of spillovers\, there may be moderate negative impacts on non-WSME lending early in the treatment period\, but over time there is a significant\, positive spillover on non-WSME lending. Our results have the potential to inform policies to promote (W)SME lending through optimizing loan officer incentives. More broadly\, they provide some of the first experimental evidence from a high-stakes\, real-world setting on whether competitive or piece rate incentives better improve the performance of high-skill workers completing uncertain tasks.\n\nMarkus Taussig’s research and teaching focus on international business and strategy\, with a focus on emerging economies—especially those in Southeast Asia. More specifically\, he studies how firm performance and behavior is influenced by weak market institutions. He also has extensive experience and expertise in the global private equity and manufacturing (especially apparel) industries and in survey design and implementation of randomized controlled trials (RCTs).\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:142986-21891908@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142986 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Asian Languages And Cultures,center for southeast asian studies,Diversity,Economics,Feminism,Gender,Vietnam LOCATION:Weiser Hall - Room 110 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T000037 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T235959 SUMMARY:Other:CWPA Big Ten Tournament DESCRIPTION:Big Ten Championships UID:144447-21895364@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144447 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Ohio State University CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260402T113226 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T133000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Exploring Non-Linear Career Paths DESCRIPTION:CEW+ and WISE are pleased to host University of Michigan engineering alumna Lindsey Kilbride\, who will share valuable insight on navigating career uncertainty\, embracing change\, and finding meaningful work beyond traditional pathways. This session will explore how to make intentional career choices\, leverage transferable skills\, and build a professional life that evolves alongside personal interests and priorities. \n\nAfter earning her degree in industrial and operations engineering\, Lindsey began a career that took unexpected and rewarding turns\, ultimately leading her to work far outside her original field of study. Through multiple transitions\, she learned how to apply her analytics and data science skills across new fields and roles that better aligned with her values\, strengths\, and interests. Her journey underscores the importance of adaptability\, continuous learning\, and the confidence to pursue non-linear career paths. Alongside her professional growth\, Lindsey has navigated career change while raising a family\, offering an honest perspective on balancing competing priorities\, setting boundaries\, and redefining success over time. Her experience reflects the challenges many students will encounter and offers practical insight into building a fulfilling\, sustainable career in a changing workforce. UID:145657-21897642@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145657 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Career,career change,Discussion,Diversity Equity and Inclusion,Free,Graduate and Professional Students,Graduate Students,Inclusion,Industrial and Operations Engineering,Lifelong Learning,Personal Development,Professional Development,Staff,Talk,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Center for the Education of Women CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260318T093432 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T123000 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:143758-21893942@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:20260404T000100 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T130000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Job Panel for Autistic Individuals DESCRIPTION:Even after college\, gaining employment and navigating the job market can be pretty challenging\, especially for autistic and otherwise disabled individuals. Here\, we (hope to) provide a space for students to learn and gain useful support in transitioning from college to a long term job and for faculty and staff to learn insider information about the challenges facing autistic individuals seeking employment.\n Discussion questions will be lead by participants\, but applicable subjects may include how to avoid or deal with both autistic or workplace burnout\, how to navigate the interview process\, how to create work life balance with a disability that can sometimes cause excess fatigue\, etc.\nOur panelists will include a professor in the social sciences\, an advocate and legal professional\, a social worker\, and an educator in STEM/the biological sciences.\nThis event is structured to appeal to anyone ranging from autistic students\, faculty and staff seeking to support autistic students\, disability advocates\, or anyone who just wants to learn about the challenges facing autistic individuals seeking to enter the workforce.\nPlease RSVP either through this google form (non-Umich form) or by this calendar invite (though Umich email\, though your attendance can only be seen by the club president).\n**Notes: This form is not through Umich or Cmich\, so only the Autism Spectrum Club President will have record you wish to attend. Zoom will be through a Umich affiliated account\, meaning that your attendance can be accessed by the university for up to 15 months. While this event is open to all individuals\, it is worth being aware of this fact. A Umich email is not required to attend this event.** UID:146506-21899214@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146506 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Online CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260323T150548 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T130000 SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:Job Panel For Autistic Students and Supporters DESCRIPTION:Even after college\, gaining employment and navigating the job market can be pretty challenging\, especially for autistic and otherwise disabled individuals. Here\, we (hope to) provide a space for students to learn and gain useful support in transitioning from college to a long-term job and for faculty and staff to learn insider information about the challenges facing autistic individuals seeking employment.\n\n Discussion questions will be led by participants\, but applicable subjects may include how to avoid or deal with both autistic or workplace burnout\, how to navigate the interview process\, how to create work life balance with a disability that can sometimes cause excess fatigue\, etc. \n\nOur panelists will include a professor in the social sciences\, an advocate and legal professional\, a social worker\, and an educator in STEM/the biological sciences. \n\nThis event is structured to appeal to anyone ranging from autistic students\, faculty and staff seeking to support autistic students\, disability advocates\, or anyone who just wants to learn about the challenges facing autistic individuals seeking to enter the workforce. UID:146704-21899509@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146704 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Autism Spectrum Disorder,Disability,Diversity,Diversity Equity and Inclusion,Job,Neurodiversity,Panel,Social Justice,Student Org,Virtual LOCATION:Off Campus Location - Zoom CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260123T110427 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T130000 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:144358-21895214@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:20260316T120328 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T140000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:LSA Internship Scholarship Office Hours DESCRIPTION:Do you have questions about the LSA Internship Scholarship? Drop in during our virtual office hours! Whether you need help with your application or have any other questions\, we’re here to help. Pop into our Zoom session at a time that works for you. These drop-in style office hours are designed for students who have questions regarding the LSA Internship Scholarship Application or internship eligibility requirements.\n\nClick the link in the side bar for your timeslot today! Be sure to toggle to 1/9/2026.\nThe final deadline for the scholarship is April 15!\n\nCan't make it? Check out our other dates below: \nJanuary 23rd\nFebruary 6th\nFebruary 27th\nMarch 13th\nMarch 27th\nApril 10th UID:142414-21899401@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142414 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Career,Internship,Lsa Opportunity Hub LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260402T131614 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T150000 SUMMARY:Rally / Mass Meeting:Lunch and Learn on Women's Huron Valley Prison DESCRIPTION:The event will educate attendees about the current harmful conditions of Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility and will feature the story of Krystal Clark. We will raise awareness\, foster informed dialogue\, and encourage collective action around conditions of confinement and justice system accountability. We hope to draw attention to persistent problems at Women’s Huron Valley\, including inadequate living conditions\, lack of transparency\, and the ways incarcerated women\, particularly those who are marginalized\, are disproportionately harmed by these systems. UID:147358-21900896@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147358 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Activism,Community Service,Food,Free,Luncheon,Public Policy,Social Impact,Social Justice,Sociology,Volunteer LOCATION:Central Campus Classroom Building - 0420 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260220T100658 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:MCDB Seminar> Understanding Barrier and Sensory Functions of the Skin DESCRIPTION:The skin is both an essential barrier and a highly innervated sensory organ. In this seminar\, I will present two distinct areas of interest in the lab. 1. work showing that cell adhesions have novel functions beyond tissue integrity in compartmentalizing mRNA and regulating local translation\, and\; 2. how epidermal cells mechanically shape sensory neuron innervation in the skin.\n\nHost: Junior West UID:144930-21896162@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144930 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Biology,Bsbsigns,seminar LOCATION:Biological Sciences Building - 1060 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260202T091444 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:NERS Colloquium: The Radiological Engineering\, Detection\, and Dosimetry Group at Georgia Tech DESCRIPTION:Dr. Shaheen A. Dewji (she/her/hers) is an Associate Professor in the Nuclear & Radiological Engineering and Medical Physics Programs at the Georgia Institute of Technology\, where she oversees the Radiological Engineering\, Detection\, and Dosimetry (RED²) research group. Dewji joined Georgia Tech following three years as faculty at Texas A&M University in the Department of Nuclear Engineering\, and as a Faculty Fellow of the Center for Nuclear Security Science and Policy Initiatives (NSSPI).\n\nIn her prior role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory\, Dewji was Radiological Scientist in the Center for Radiation Protection Knowledge\, where her work included assessment of patient release criteria for nuclear medicine patients\, as well as development of dose coefficients associated with the external exposure and internal uptake of radionuclides associated with the external exposure and internal uptake of radionuclides in applications of emergency response\, defense\, nuclear medicine\, long duration space travel\, and occupational/public safety. Prior\, Dr. Dewji spent five productive years with the Safeguards and Security Technology Group at ORNL as a Nondestructive Assay Systems Engineer\, focusing on nuclear material measurement of uranium enrichment\, holdup (MUF/ID)\, and signature analysis. Dr. Dewji completed her Masters and Ph.D. degrees in Nuclear and Radiological Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta\, GA and was a fellow of the Sam Nunn Security Program. As a native of Vancouver\, Canada\, she received her Bachelor of Science in Physics from the University of British Columbia and also participated in the UBC Science Co-op Program and the Go Global/Education Abroad Program with the Department of Nuclear Engineering at the University of California Berkeley as part of her undergraduate studies.\n\nDewji currently serves on the National Academies of Science\, Engineering\, and Medicine – Nuclear and Radiation Studies Board.\n\nResearch Thrusts\nThrust Area 1 - Computational Dosimetry: Research activities include the development of dose coefficients using age/sex-specific anthropomorphic computational phantoms and radionuclide biokinetic models for occupational nuclear workers\, members of the public\, nuclear medicine\, space\, defense\, and emergency response.\n\nThrust Area 2 - Radiation Detection: Research activities include the employment of validation and verification of gamma-ray spectroscopic detector responses for contaminated environmental media for environmental assessment and decommissioning\; field triage assessment of radiation uptake during nuclear\, radiological\, and fission product release events\; and nuclear materials control\, accounting\, and safeguards of special nuclear material.\n\nThrust Area 3 - Nuclear Safety\, Security & Nonproliferation Policy\, and Nuclear Knowledge Management: Research activities include evaluation of nuclear safety\, security\, and nonproliferation policy\, including low dose regulation\, nuclear safeguards and nonproliferation\, emergency response\, nuclear forensics\, and nuclear knowledge management.\n\nThe NERS Colloquia Series invites leading researchers\, industry experts\, and thought leaders from across the nuclear engineering and radiological sciences community to share their insights with students\, faculty\, and guests. Covering a wide range of topics—from cutting-edge research and emerging technologies to policy\, education\, and professional development—the weekly talks offer an opportunity to explore current issues and innovations shaping the future of the field. UID:142963-21891861@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142963 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Michigan Engineering LOCATION:Chrysler Center - 220 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T003106 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T160000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Operation Graduation Winter 2026 (1 of 2 Events) DESCRIPTION:Operation Graduation is a multi-day rental event (Day 1) designed to ease the financial burden of purchasing a graduation gown. As part of a Central Student Government (CSG) initiative that began in 2018 andis proudly continued by the current Programming Board\, students will have the opportunity to borrow graduation gowns at no cost.This year\, we’re shifting from a month-long program to a special event format. A limited number of gowns will be available and distributed on a first-come\, first-served basis to students who attend.To promote sustainability and ensure accessibility for future graduating classes\, students are required to return their gowns after their commencement ceremony. Please note that failure to return a gown will result in consequences determined by CSG.Operation Graduation is proudly hosted by CSG’s Programming Board in partnership with the University Career Center (UCC). Join us in celebrating your achievements while supporting an initiative that makes graduation more affordable and sustainable for everyone!If you have any questions\, please contact: Csg.programming@umich.edu This event's information is shownin Handshake as well as on the Happening @ Michigan calendar so that it will be seen by a larger number of U-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/1893562/share_preview  We want to ensure full and equitable participationin our events. If an accessibility accommodation would promote your full participation in this event\, please indicate your accommodation requirements in thisform\, 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 ensuresufficient time for arranging your requested accommodation(s) or exploring suitable alternatives\, we kindly request that you inform us as soon as possible. #UCC UID:144164-21894760@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144164 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:20260224T101438 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T160000 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:143999-21894476@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:20260310T094000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T124500 SUMMARY:Presentation:Sea Monsters DESCRIPTION:The film follows a curious and adventurous Dolichorhynchops – familiarly known as a ‘dolly’ – as she travels through the most dangerous oceans in history. Along the way\, she encounters long-necked plesiosaurs\, giant turtles\, enormous fish\, fierce sharks\, and the most dangerous sea monster of all– the mosasaur. UID:136442-21898993@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136442 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Museum,natural history museum,Natural Sciences,Planetarium,Science LOCATION:Museum of Natural History CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260325T151359 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Spatial Organization of Epigenetic Information by Phase Separation DESCRIPTION:The spatial compartmentalization of the genome through phase separation has emerged as a key mechanism in controlling genetic output. This talk explores the life cycle of Polycomb condensates—from molecular birth to functional impact. I will first detail the nucleation of these assemblies\, identifying the number of proteins required for initiation through single-molecule imaging. I will then demonstrate how the resulting condensate landscape is intrinsically linked to the epigenetic memory marker H3K27me3. To conclude\, I will present live-cell single-molecule tracking data that reveals how the condensed state alters the search and binding kinetics of nuclear factors. Ultimately\, I aim to illustrate how the interplay between molecular biophysics and nuclear architecture organizes epigenetic information in the nucleus. UID:136576-21878874@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136576 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Biophysics LOCATION:Chemistry Dow Lab - 1640 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260126T121815 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T123000 SUMMARY:Performance:Tiffany Ng\, carillon DESCRIPTION:University Carillonist Tiffany Ng performs on the Charles Baird Carillon\, an instrument of 53 bronze bells located inside the Burton Memorial Tower. The largest bell\, which strikes the hour\, weighs 12 tons\, while the smallest bell\, 4½ octaves above\, weighs just 15 pounds.\n\nThirty-minute recitals are performed on the Charles Baird Carillon at noon every weekday that classes are in session\, followed by visitor Q&A with the carillonist. The bell chamber may be accessed via a combination of elevator and stairs. Take the elevator to the highest floor possible (floor 8)\, and then climb two flights of stairs (39 steps) to the bell chamber (floor 10). Hearing protection earmuffs are provided for visitors. Be prepared to walk on ice and snow in the bell chamber during winter. Built in 1936\, the Charles Baird Carillon is not ADA accessible. Visitors with mobility concerns are invited to visit the Lurie Carillon. UID:144561-21895492@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144561 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Faculty,Free,Music LOCATION:Burton Memorial Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260401T160240 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T170000 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:138950-21884343@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:20260327T181513 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:We Ran Toward Each Other: The 2026 MFA First Year Exhibition DESCRIPTION:\n\nThis annual celebration of the work of Stamps MFA in Art candidates features work by first-year students:\n\nBert Cook\nWilliam Hohe\nJuniper Jones\nNavjeet Kaur\nZhongxing (Jack) Liu\nJulianna Sanromán\nCelia Shaheen\n\nThe 2026 MFA First Year Exhibition takes place March 25 - April 17 at the Stamps Graduate and Faculty Studios\, 1919 Green Rd\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48109.\n\nJoin us at the public exhibition reception on Wednesday\, March 25 from 6-8 p.m. (no RSVP required).\n\nViewings March 26-April 17 are available by appointment only\; please contact William Hohe to arrange a visit. UID:145492-21897423@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145492 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T000137 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T150000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Women’s Huron Valley Lunch & Learn DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Lunch & Learn to support incarcerated women at Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility. Hear the story of Krystal Clark\, learn about the unsafe conditions and lack of healthcare inside the prison\, and take action to demand accountability and reform. Enjoy lunch\, engage in conversation\, and stand with the community to make a difference. Food and refreshments will be available while supplies last! Please RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdep003Icr2mDAKCkBFw5S_4Fx4_m84hWZWoK_cR4js_mfY5g/viewform?usp=header UID:147336-21900842@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147336 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Central Campus Classroom Building CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260316T083345 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T130000 SUMMARY:Tours:Mid-Day Morsel | Drop-In Tour DESCRIPTION:Looking for something to feed your brain on your lunch hour? The Mid-Day Morsel tour at the Kelsey Museum is a 30-minute taste of ancient Mediterranean history and artifact highlights in the Kelsey collection. Mid-Day Morsel tours begin at 12:30 PM. No registration is needed. Tour participants should gather at our Maynard Street entrance a few minutes before the tour is scheduled to start.\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:146631-21899368@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146631 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ancient Egypt,Ancient Greece,Ancient Middle East,Ancient Rome,Archaeology,Culture,Free,History,Museum,Tour LOCATION:Kelsey Museum of Archaeology CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T003150 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T140000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Internship Lab DESCRIPTION:*RSVP required to attend. Click \"Join Event\" here:https://umich.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1934008Are 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:147024-21900252@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147024 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:20260404T003144 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T140000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Resume Lab DESCRIPTION:*RSVP required to attend. Click \"Join Event\" here: https://umich.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1931920Just 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 and format- Writing a great bullet point- Targeting your resume for specific internships/jobs If you're a Graduate Student or 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 theHappening @ Michigan calendar so that it will be seen by a larger number of U-M Students.#UCC UID:146836-21899675@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146836 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:20260310T094417 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T134500 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:141325-21899008@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 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260323T113109 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T140000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Type theory seminar: Simply typed lambda calculus and normalization DESCRIPTION:This is a learning seminar on dependent type theory. We are currently following Peter Selinger's lecture notes on the lambda calculus (available online here: https://www.mathstat.dal.ca/~selinger/papers/lambdanotes.pdf). This talk will cover part of chapter 6 (specifically sections 6.1\, 6.6\, and 6.7) and and chapter 7 of Selinger's notes\, on the simply-typed lambda calculus and normalization\, respectively. The talk may also incorporate material from chapters 4 and 6 of the textbook \"Proofs and Types\" by Girard\, Lafont and Taylor (which cover normalization for the simply typed lambda calculus). UID:146916-21899790@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146916 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 3088 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260126T121816 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T132000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T135000 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:144562-21895493@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144562 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Lurie Ann & Robert H. Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260327T144657 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T150000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:AI in Language Instruction: Faculty Experiences\, Ideas\, and Reflections DESCRIPTION:Join us for “AI in Language Instruction\,” a panel comprised of U-M instructors of Arabic\, Chinese\, Italian\, Spanish\, and Urdu\, who will share their approaches to integrating AI into language teaching and learning. Panelists will give brief presentations with practical strategies and course examples\, followed by discussion and a Q&A. Join us in the Gallery Lab or via Zoom. UID:147151-21900441@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147151 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Gallery Lab (1st floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260309T160249 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T150000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Challenging the Gender Equality Paradox: Evidence from 50 States\, 17 Years\, and 21 Million Individuals DESCRIPTION:How does societal gender equality influence gender gaps at the individual level? Contradictory theoretical perspectives exist on this seemingly intuitive question. While social role theory and the theory of circumscription and compromise suggest that greater parity in society leads to smaller psychological differences between genders\, gender-essentialist perspectives suggest the opposite. Over the last decade\, a stream of cross-cultural studies supported the latter with paradoxical findings that greater societal gender equality is associated with larger\, not smaller\, gender differences in preferences\, attitudes\, and behavioral patterns at the individual level. In this talk\, I discuss key limitations in previous studies and challenge the so-called “gender equality paradox” by presenting findings from multilevel modeling with data on the career interests of 21 million U.S. individuals across 50 states over a 17-year time span. I demonstrate divergence in the cross-level effects at the within- and between-state levels\, with different gender equality indicators\, and across various interest dimensions. This work helps reconcile conflicting theories and empirical findings and offer new and more nuanced insights into policies and interventions aiming at closing gender gaps. UID:141758-21889317@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141758 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Career,Collective Behavior,Data Collection,Discussion,Free,Gender,Gender Equality,Gender Studies,In Person,Inequality,Interdisciplinary,Lecture,Org Studies,Org. Studies,Organizational Studies,Presentation,Psychology,Research,seminar,Social Science,Social Sciences,Sociology,Speaker,Talk,Women's Studies LOCATION:Ross School of Business - R2240 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260112T132416 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T150000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Digital Accessibility Office Hours DESCRIPTION:Got questions about digital accessibility\, Title II compliance\, or how to make digital content accessible? \n\n-Come to virtual drop-in office hours!\n-Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month\n-1:30 - 3:00pm \n-Zoom Meeting ID 935 9909 5960\n-Digital accessibility experts available to help you\n\nOpen to everyone from all U-M campuses (Ann Arbor\, Dearborn\, Flint\, Michigan Medicine).\n\nCan’t make it to Office Hours but have a question? Contact us (https://accessibility.umich.edu/contact-services)!\n\nIf you need accommodations to participate in office hours\, let us know by emailing ADAcoordinator@umich.edu. UID:132601-21888912@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132601 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Communication,Digital Accessibility,Disability,Faculty,Graduate Students,Office Hours,Staff,Undergraduate Students,Virtual LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260130T135221 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T150000 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:112863-21896036@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:20260401T114151 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T160000 SUMMARY:Other:Disc-Oh No! Flood on the Dance Floor DESCRIPTION:You’re at a nightclub to see campy queen supreme Portia Lynn perform when\, suddenly\, news spreads of a flash flood. You’re safe\, but you don’t know how long you’ll be trapped at the disco. You and your fellow clubgoers band together to figure out how to survive using only the resources available at the club. Part escape room and part immersive theater\, you will engage in a series of campy\, art-forward challenges to build resilience and relationships for an uncertain climate future.\n\nEach seating has 30-40 people\, who will work in small teams. Written / directed / produced by the Sustainability Cultural Organizers and featuring refreshments and a performance by Portia Lynn.\n\nSponsored by Student Life Sustainability and Planet Blue Ambassador\, with support from the Arts Initiative and MDining. UID:146346-21898934@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146346 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Arts For All,Craft,Crafting,Creative Reuse,Dance,Music,Pride,Social Justice,Sustainability LOCATION:Michigan League - The Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002100 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Disc-Oh No! Flood on the Dance Floor DESCRIPTION:You’re at a nightclub to see campy queen supreme Portia Lynn perform when\, suddenly\, news spreads of a flash flood. You’re safe\, but you don’t know how long you’ll be trapped at the disco. You and your fellow clubgoers band together to figure out how to survive using only the resources available at the club. Part escape room and part immersive theater\, you will engage in a series of campy\, art-forward challenges to build resilience and relationships for an uncertain climate future.\n\nEach seating has 30-40 people\, who will work in small teams. Written / directed / produced by the Sustainability Cultural Organizers and featuring performance by Portia Lynn.\n\nSponsored by Student Life Sustainability and Planet Blue Ambassador\, with support from the Arts Initiative and MDining.\nWe prefer that all attendees register via sessions\, but we can help you make a reservation for a group if you email sustainability.cos@umich.edu UID:146347-21898937@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146347 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260213T173626 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T150000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Frequency Fridays: Modular Synth DESCRIPTION:Today's topic: Modular Synth.\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:145482-21897397@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145482 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Shapiro Library - Design Lab PIE Space, 1st floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002049 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T150000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:NORTH QUAD 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135674-21899274@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135674 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:NQ 9100s Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260115T131948 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T153000 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:117617-21894337@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:20260410T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T144500 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:136347-21899026@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 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002050 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T153000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:FSL - Joint Panhel/IFC Sober Monitor Training (SMT) DESCRIPTION: UID:144887-21900219@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144887 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:1443 Washtenaw Ave Ground Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260224T130457 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T153000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Representation stability via Young symmetrizers and a new ribbon basis for the rank-selected homology of the partition lattice (Combinatorics seminar) DESCRIPTION:In this talk\, we will begin with a quick review of group actions on posets\, rank-selected homology of posets\, representation stability\, and a nice way of interpreting the rank-selected homology of the Boolean lattice as a Specht module of ribbon shape. This interpretation allows us to prove a sharp representation stability bound for the rank-selected homology of the Boolean lattice. We then describe a new ​ribbon basis for the rank-selected homology of any geometric lattice. In the case of the partition lattice\, this ribbon basis interacts with Young symmetrizers in much the way a traditional Specht module would. Using this basis\, we prove a sharp representation stability bound for the rank-selected homology of the partititon lattice\, a bound that had previously been conjectured by the speaker and Vic Reiner. This is joint work with Sheila Sundaram. UID:140872-21887755@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140872 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 3866 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002059 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T163000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:SAPAC GROWE: Engendering Respectful Communities Workshops - SY25 - 26 DESCRIPTION:Engendering Respectful Communities (ERC) is a one session workshop that engages graduate students in meaningful dialogue about various forms of sexual misconduct they may encounter in both professional and social spaces\, and provides resources for intervention or support in such circumstances.The primary goal of the workshop is to address complexities experienced by graduate students as they engage in bystander intervention\, so that participants gain an increase in awareness of barriers to action and familiarity with strategic planning to overcome them. The workshop also introduces participants to on-campus resources and provides knowledge on how sexual misconduct can unfold in graduate-specific settings.The ERC workshop uses small-group circles intended to promote active reflection and space to build community. The procedure of circles is introduced at the beginning of the workshop in order to help participants get used to the process\, which they do through a circle for introductions and value-sharing for the workshop space. These circles depict various\, realistic scenarios related to sexual misconduct within the graduate community. The circle process allows circle members to process the monologues\, reflect on complexities with identity and power dynamics within them\, name potential barriers to intervention\, and think of various ways in which they might respond if faced with similar situations. The circles provide a way to foster collective building of ideas\, where participants learn from one another and all input is equally valued. Participants are encouraged to share but can always pass if desired\, creating an environment where participation is open but not forced. Due to the participatory nature of the workshop\, if you are to arrive more than 20 minutes late\, we will ask you to re-register for another workshop session.If you have any questions about or concerns with taking this workshop\, or are in need of an exemption\, please contact jhippe@umich.edu or fill out this form. We know some students come to campus having already experienced harm. If you have circumstances that make completing this course challenging\, please reach out to the GROPWE team. SAPAC GROWE provides exemptions to the ERC workshop (where requirements are set in place) on a case by case basis. The Program Manager will communicate with students requesting exemptions via email and/or meet with students via zoom meetings to discuss their need for exemptions and provide any relevant and necessary resources. UID:136610-21893493@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136610 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:North Quad Room 2435, 105 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260324T104716 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T163000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Stat Check: Talk\, Test & Trivia DESCRIPTION:Join Spectrum Center in honoring National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day at Stat Check: Talk\, Test\, & Trivia from 2:30 to 4:30 pm on Friday\, April 10th. Enjoy a meal\, take a spin at our trivia wheel for prizes\, play board & video games with pals\, & make buttons! This is a chance to be in community\, reduce HIV stigma\, and learn about different sexual health resources on and off campus. \n\nThis event is open to the U-M community.\n\nTESTING\nStudents will be able to receive a take-home HIV test. Our usual on-site testing will not be available on April 10.\n\nMORE PRIDE MONTH EVENTS\nhttps://spectrumcenter.umich.edu/pride-month\n\nMORE SPECTRUM CENTER EVENTS\nhttps://spectrumcenter.umich.edu/events UID:146642-21899390@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146642 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:LGBT,LGBTQ Graduate Student,Pride Month,Queer Trans Indigenous People of Color-QTIPOC,Well-being LOCATION:Michigan Union - Spectrum Center (3020) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260402T100334 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T160000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:AIM Seminar: Long-time behavior of optimal mixing in an advection--diffusion shell model* DESCRIPTION:Abstract: What is the long-time optimal mixing rate achievable under enstrophy-constrained flows when both advection and diffusion are active? To address this question\, we investigate the long-time behavior of optimal mixing in an advection--diffusion equation using a shell model framework\, a reduced model that captures the essential kinematics of advection and diffusion. Our focus is on quantifying the decay of scalar variance\, measured by the shell-model analogue of the $H^{-1}$ mix-norm\, under enstrophy-constrained stirring. We perform long-time computations using both local-in-time (maximizing the instantaneous mixing rate) and global-in-time (maximizing mixedness at a prescribed final time) optimization strategies. For mixing with diffusion ($\kappa>0$)\, the numerical results for both strategies show that the scalar length scale is eventually limited by a generalized Batchelor scale\, in close agreement with theoretical predictions. In this regime\, the shell-model analogue of the $H^{-1}$ mix-norm decays exponentially in time at a rate independent of the diffusivity $\kappa$. Compared with the purely advective case ($\kappa=0$)\, diffusion significantly enhances the long-time mixing rate\; moreover\, increasing diffusivity further improves mixing efficiency by reducing the prefactor. Guided by these numerical observations\, we derive new conditional lower bounds on the decay rate of the $H^{-1}$ norm that are strictly independent of the diffusivity parameter $\kappa$ when $\kappa>0$. The computed decay rates are consistent with our theoretical bounds.\n\nThis is joint work with Baole Wen\, Christian Seis\, and Charles R. Doering.\n\nContact: Silas Alben UID:141683-21889181@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141683 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 1024 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002045 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T160000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:ALICE LLOYD 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135616-21900907@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135616 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Vicky Barner Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260306T133125 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T173000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnose bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding.\n\nEvery Wednesday from 4-6pm and Friday from 3-5:30pm in the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) SIGN UP HERE: https://tr.ee/Lp9kLnnfP9\n \nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \n\nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\n\nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer at any skill level for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu or sign up here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QVMuOatF-toPc_ky9QIAeeD0ob-ndBGA4uUFm9EAZ0g/edit?usp=sharing UID:146268-21898811@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146268 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Activism,Biking,Climate Change,Community Service,Cycling,Education,Environment,Free,Graduate and Professional Students,planet blue,Social Impact,Student Org,Sustainability,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Duderstadt Center - Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260331T114354 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T160000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:HET Seminar | Continuing past the inner horizon using WKB DESCRIPTION:Features of the black hole interior can be extracted from the analytic structure of boundary correlation functions. Working in the geodesic approximation\, we find analytic continuations that probe the interior of rotating and charged black holes. These generate contributions from timelike geodesics that thread the interior and emerge in a future universe. We implement these continuations on the momentum space two-point function and exemplify this in several black hole backgrounds. We also identify position space analytic continuations achieving the same task that incorporate different continued momentum space correlators. These correspond to non-perturbative corrections to the WKB approximation. We demonstrate this explicitly in the rotating BTZ black hole by showing that the interior geodesics contribute to the continued position space correlator and motivate a picture for how these contributions arise in higher dimensions. For AdS Schwarzschild\, we identify the analytically continued solution that captures the bouncing geodesic. We discuss the possibility of using these continuations to probe the instability of inner horizons from the boundary. UID:145576-21897544@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145576 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:High Energy Theory Seminar,Physics,Science,Seminar,Talk LOCATION:West Hall - 340 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002044 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T170000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Maize & Blue Cupboard Volunteering DESCRIPTION:Come help us during normal operating hours\; as well as\, unload our weekly Food Gatherers deliveries and stock our shelves! If you are outside the U-M community\, please reach out to maize.blue.cupboard@umich.edu to sign up. UID:102102-21900294@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/102102 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Maize and Blue Cupboard inside Betsy Barbour CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260310T094417 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T154500 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:141325-21899015@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 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260105T110419 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T160000 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:138091-21891115@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:20260404T002042 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T170000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:TRANSDISCIPLINARY FELLOWS 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135685-21899813@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135685 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Faculty Dining Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T000058 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145009-21896271@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145009 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260326T104521 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T163000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:MGU Lecture: Amanda Oehlert DESCRIPTION:Microbialite deposits provide a long-standing archive recording the interactions of life and the environment through geological time. However\, the biogenicity of ancient\, laminated structures has remained a persistent subject of debate. Chemical biosignatures offer an additional and independent means of evaluating biogenicity\, but their interpretation requires careful parameterization in well-constrained\, actively accreting microbialite deposits. In this presentation\, I will present our new conceptual model for microbialite growth and accretion and demonstrate how it improves interpretation of the chemical composition of living microbialites from Hamelin Pool in Shark Bay\, Western Australia. Here\, four types of surface mats accrete microbialites with a range of morphologies including microbial sediments\, unlithified sheet mats\, and discrete microbial buildups. New measurements of microbialite elemental composition and stable carbon isotope ratios will be contextualized by complementary analyses of sediment and seawater from Hamelin Pool. Results demonstrate the important roles of microbialite accretion mechanism\, fabric\, and morphology in governing microbialite composition and chemistry\, providing a modern benchmark for interpreting chemical biosignatures in the ancient geological record. UID:147088-21900369@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147088 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Earth And Environmental Sciences LOCATION:1100 North University Building - 1528 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002042 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T155000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T180000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:TRANSDISCIPLINARY FELLOWS 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135685-21899703@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135685 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:South Quadrangle, 600 E Madison St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260318T103425 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T180000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Multicultural Refresh at South Quad DESCRIPTION:Come refresh this finals season with samples of tea\, coffee\, juice\, and pop from around the world with the Diversity Peer Educators and Multicultural Lounge Community Assistants! UID:146737-21899572@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146737 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Diversity Equity and Inclusion,free,housing,Social LOCATION:South Quad - Ambatana - The Afro American Multicultural Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002048 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T160000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:SOUTH QUAD / FLETCHER 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135683-21899157@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135683 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:South Quad Game Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002042 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T180000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:TRANSDISCIPLINARY FELLOWS 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135685-21899900@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135685 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Rainbow Park, 1709 McIntyre, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260401T161107 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T173000 SUMMARY:Tours:Walking Tour: Creating Michigan: Key Moments in U-M’s Early History DESCRIPTION:Explore the first 70 years of U-M history\, from the University’s Native American land accession and its origins in Detroit in 1817 to its move to Ann Arbor and emergence as a research university after 1837. We’ll traverse the original 40-acre campus\, learning about the professors\, presidents\, and students who walked the Diag nearly two centuries ago. \n\nGuided walking tour led by student docents. Duration: 1.5 hours\; 0.6 miles.\n\nMeet at the steps of Angell Hall facing State Street. \n\nTour will take place in rain or snow\, but will be cancelled for severe weather (registrants will be notified via email).\n\nRegistration required. UID:147332-21900837@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147332 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:history,Tour,U-m History,university history,university of michigan history LOCATION:Angell Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002102 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:WISE All-Community Meetings DESCRIPTION:Whether you are new to WISE and interested in learning more about who we are and what we do or are simply looking for ways to connect with other STEM students or hoping to get more involved with us\, we invite you to join us for our all-community meetings. You can expect a brief update about upcoming events\, resources available\, and even share about relevant events you are hosting with our community. Then we will bring out snacks\, crafts\, puzzles\, and our massage chair for you to relax\, make new friends\, and hang out in our space. All STEM undergraduate/graduate students and postdocs are welcome to attend. UID:144149-21895158@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144149 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:3236 Undergraduate Science Building CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002042 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T173000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:BURSLEY HALL 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135622-21899449@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135622 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Creative Suite CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260323T172855 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T200000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:AIAA Region III Student Conference DESCRIPTION:The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) student branch at the University of Michigan is hosting the Region III student conference from April 10-11th\, 2026\, on North Campus. This event brings students from around the region to present on aerospace-related research and gain publication experience. The event will consist of lab tours\, networking with companies\, presentations\, and a formal award presentation and dinner. Registration is required and open until March 27th\, 2026. UID:146936-21899817@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146936 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Aerospace,aerospace engineering,Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering,College Of Engineering,Conference,Engineering,Graduate Students,In Person,Michigan Engineering,Networking,North Campus,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Ford Robotics Building CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250903T140100 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T180000 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:138768-21883847@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:20260402T121626 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T183000 SUMMARY:Performance:Allison Lange\, voice DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate student Allison Lange\, soprano\, performs a final senior recital. UID:146507-21899215@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146507 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260318T111501 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T183000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Ice Cream Social at West Quad DESCRIPTION:Join the West Quad Diversity Peer Educators and Multicultural Council for a sweet treat to celebrate the end of the semester! UID:146747-21899581@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146747 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Diversity Peer Educators,Food,housing,Social LOCATION:The Connector - Room 1520 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260401T121642 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T183000 SUMMARY:Performance:Jonah Kulick\, saxophone DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate student Jonah Kulick performs a final senior recital. UID:146508-21899216@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146508 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Stamps Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002103 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T193000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:LSA OptiMize/NPTCG Recharge Night DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce that OptiMize and NPTCG will be partnering to host Winter 2026 Recharge Events this semester! Please join us on Friday\, April 10 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM in the LSA Multipurpose Room for our OptiMize/NPTCG Recharge event!These events are designed to create a welcoming and supportive space for non-traditional students (those 24-years or older\; returning to education after a significant break\; part-time students\; those balancing education with other significant life responsibilities such as being a parent/guardian/caretaker\; nontraditional completion of high school education\; military veteran\; or was in the foster-care system 13-years old or older\, experiencing home insecurity or family structure) and post-traditional students (those who might have started their academic journey later in life) while they pursue their education at U-M.If you identity with any one of these identities\, this event is a great chance to:Relax and recharge with calming activitiesEnjoy free food and swag Meet and connect with fellow non- and post-traditional studentsLearn about OptiMize and resources available to support your journey at U-MWhether you are a current NPTCG member or if this is your first semester at LSA and looking for a community to call your own\, we are here for you. So\, no matter your path to U-M\, we want to build a space that supports your success and offers you a place to belong. You are also welcome to bring guests to this event\, such as partners\, kids (no matter their age or interruption ability)\, or family members! We hope you’ll join us for a night of relaxation and connection! UID:147021-21900249@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147021 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:LSA Multipurpose Room (Room 1040) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002103 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T193000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Celebrating Arab American Heritage Month: From Exclusion to Service DESCRIPTION:The Central Student Government (CSG) will host Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) and Mayor of Dearborn\, Abdullah Hammoud\, two Arab American leaders in public service for a conversation on identity\, representation\, and pathways to civic leadership. The discussion will examine historical exclusion\, highlight Arab American contributions to public life in the United States\, and consider strategies to increase Arab American youth participation in public service. UID:147116-21900398@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147116 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, Room 1110 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002103 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T193000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:General Body Meeting - National Society of Black Physicists DESCRIPTION: Join us for our last general body meeting before the end of the semester! Dinner and ice cream provided (Jerusalem garden)\nIn this meeting\, we will have:Discussing elections: q&a Discussing summer events \nWe hope to see you there UID:147393-21900967@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147393 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:West Hall 267B CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T000140 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T200000 SUMMARY:Other:General Body Meeting (April 10th) DESCRIPTION:Join us for our last general body meeting before the end of the semester! Dinner and ice cream provided (Jerusalem garden)\nIn this meeting\, we will have:\n\nDiscussing ELECTIONS: q&a SECTION FOR NOMINEES\nDISCUSSING SUMMER EVENTS\n\n \nWe hope to see you there UID:147396-21900970@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147396 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:West Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260331T083727 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T193000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:GradSWE Mocktail x Game Night DESCRIPTION:Sip on creative mocktails\, snack on goodies\, and dive into board game fun. Play old favorites\, learn something new\, or bring a game to share!\n\nContact: Trisina Simanjuntak (Membership GradSWE) at gradswe-membership@umich.edu UID:147262-21900609@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147262 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Engineering,Graduate,Graduate Students,Michigan Engineering,Transfer Students,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Building - McDivitt Conference Room (FXB-1044) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002046 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T190000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Graduate Society of Women Engineers DESCRIPTION:The Graduate Society of Women Engineers hosts events to help female graduate engineers thrive socially\, academically\, and professionally. For more information\, visit our website and enter your email address to start receiving GradSWE's weekly event announcements. UID:114156-21899349@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/114156 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:McDivitt Conference Room (FXB-1044) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260331T121642 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T190000 SUMMARY:Performance:Meghan Wysocki\, carillon DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate student Meghan Wysocki performs a senior recital on the Charles Baird Carillon. UID:143934-21894289@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143934 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music LOCATION:Burton Memorial Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002103 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T210000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Puentes 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:138562-21888191@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138562 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Trotter Multipurpose Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T001520 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260315T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Softball vs Ohio State DESCRIPTION:Softball vs Ohio State UID:146606-21899344@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146606 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Softball LOCATION:Alumni Field CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002042 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T200000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:TRANSDISCIPLINARY FELLOWS 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135685-21899846@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135685 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Fellows Lounge (8th Floor of Munger) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T000032 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T210000 SUMMARY:Other:End-of-semester Celebration DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the end of the semester with the church family! April 10 at 6:30pm at 1001 Green Rd\, dinner included. UID:143440-21893173@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143440 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:The Local Church in Ann Arbor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260401T114151 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T210000 SUMMARY:Other:Disc-Oh No! Flood on the Dance Floor DESCRIPTION:You’re at a nightclub to see campy queen supreme Portia Lynn perform when\, suddenly\, news spreads of a flash flood. You’re safe\, but you don’t know how long you’ll be trapped at the disco. You and your fellow clubgoers band together to figure out how to survive using only the resources available at the club. Part escape room and part immersive theater\, you will engage in a series of campy\, art-forward challenges to build resilience and relationships for an uncertain climate future.\n\nEach seating has 30-40 people\, who will work in small teams. Written / directed / produced by the Sustainability Cultural Organizers and featuring refreshments and a performance by Portia Lynn.\n\nSponsored by Student Life Sustainability and Planet Blue Ambassador\, with support from the Arts Initiative and MDining. UID:146346-21898935@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146346 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Arts For All,Craft,Crafting,Creative Reuse,Dance,Music,Pride,Social Justice,Sustainability LOCATION:Michigan League - The Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002100 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T210000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Disc-Oh No! Flood on the Dance Floor DESCRIPTION:You’re at a nightclub to see campy queen supreme Portia Lynn perform when\, suddenly\, news spreads of a flash flood. You’re safe\, but you don’t know how long you’ll be trapped at the disco. You and your fellow clubgoers band together to figure out how to survive using only the resources available at the club. Part escape room and part immersive theater\, you will engage in a series of campy\, art-forward challenges to build resilience and relationships for an uncertain climate future.\n\nEach seating has 30-40 people\, who will work in small teams. Written / directed / produced by the Sustainability Cultural Organizers and featuring performance by Portia Lynn.\n\nSponsored by Student Life Sustainability and Planet Blue Ambassador\, with support from the Arts Initiative and MDining.\nWe prefer that all attendees register via sessions\, but we can help you make a reservation for a group if you email sustainability.cos@umich.edu UID:146347-21898938@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146347 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260319T185151 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T213000 SUMMARY:Performance:The NPC's Guide To Raising Your Party DESCRIPTION:In the Kingdom of Storyn live the siblings Tem and Sys. The duo\, along with the rest of the people in town\, worship a god called PLAY-ER and follow rules written down in a magical book. It has been foretold that a band of heroes chosen by their god will come to slay the demon king who’s been terrorizing the land. The people of Storyn\, the NON PLAY-ER Chosen or NPC for short\, wait breathlessly for that day. \n\nWhen the heroes do arrive\, Tem — as the book professes — must guide them on their journey. However\, nothing can prepare Tem for what their chosen warriors truly are: a group unlike anything written down in their book. As the lines between what is “good” and “evil” begin to blur\, Tem grapples with the fact that maybe not everything is as black and white as their sacred book makes it out to be. UID:146825-21899678@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146825 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Comedy,Diversity,Free,In Person,Inclusion,LGBT,live performance,Music,Student Org,Theater LOCATION:Angell Hall - Auditorium B CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260227T112553 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T190000 SUMMARY:Performance:The One Big Beautiful Debate DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the One Big Beautiful Debate! This forum features the leading Republican candidates competing for the party nomination to serve as next Governor of Michigan. This is a night of addressing the most pressing issues facing the Great State of Michigan. UID:145987-21898227@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145987 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mutotix LOCATION:GA - Rackham CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T001519 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260315T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Water Polo vs CWPA Championship DESCRIPTION:Water Polo vs CWPA Championship UID:146605-21899343@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146605 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics LOCATION:Donald B. Canham Natatorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260402T121628 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T210000 SUMMARY:Performance:\"Re:Frame\" – Dance BFA Concert DESCRIPTION:*This event is sold out. Limited tickets may be available at the door at 7:15 pm.*\n\nThe Department of Dance presents *Re:Frame* with choreography by senior Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance majors Emerson Forbes\, Irene Kim\, Julia Lepore\, Ava Menzel\, Ladina Schaller\, and Jessica Serres. \n\n*Film Is a Dream Realized*\, choreographed by Emerson Forbes\, is rooted in the contemporary fusion dance style and vintage Hollywood cinema – and inspired by her great grandfather\, a famous composer for classic films. This piece explores how cinematic elegance can be brought to life through the integration of live dance and projected film elements within a stylized black and white aesthetic. The choreography aims to create a richly textured atmosphere that echoes the expressive energy and timeless sophistication of classic movies. \n\n*decode & ENCRYPT*\, choreographed by Irene Kim\, is inspired by 2016 robotic installation “Can’t Help Myself” by Sun Yuan and Peng Yu and investigates the raw and visceral human toll of living in a high-pressure society. This piece offers the audience the opportunity to witness the quiet “bleeding out” of the personal self that results from the pressure to always be optimized\, to always perform\, to always keep up the appearance of being the best versions of ourselves. \n\n*Flipping Through the Pages*\, choreographed by Julia Lepore\, is a movement trailer based on a self-published novel she wrote titled *Different Fonts*. These two works of art encapsulate the psychology behind dance through fictional characters and an audacious storyline. In watching this piece\, you are immersed in a live action replication of the movement behind the words written on this novel’s pages. Beyond the 10 minutes of performing\, and the 400+ pages of writing\, there is still so much left unwritten…\n\n*Of Something I Left Behind*\, choreographed by Ava Menzel\, investigates time as something felt rather than measured. Through contemporary-based movement\, the work explores themes of remembering\, forgetting\, distortion as time moves forward\, and how nostalgia can feel both comforting and deeply unsettling.\n\n*Who’s there?!*\, choreographed by Ladina Schaller\, serves as a glimpse into a work performed at Nichols Arboretum on April 18\, where on a walk through the forest the audience will encounter fragments of personalities\, whispers of old stories and a world of unanswered questions. Local artists and friends are chipping in to create this world via dance\, live music\, acting and puppetry. \n\n*Pulsafuerte*\, choreographed by Jessica Serres\, explores the consequences of cultural clashing in a place it was unexpected to form. She explores how conflict and presence have an effect on the meshing of ideas and the creation of community. UID:135484-21876873@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135484 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Concert,Dance,Free,North Campus LOCATION:Dance Building - Dance Performance Studio Theatre CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002044 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T220000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:BAITS II 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135619-21900564@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135619 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Thieme Theater CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260403T181635 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T213000 SUMMARY:Performance:Chamber Opera: \"Working for the Macbeths\" DESCRIPTION:The Department of Voice & Opera presents the comic opera \"Working for the Macbeths\" (2023) with music by Johanny Navarro and libretto by Marcus Yi.\n\nConductor: Jayce Ogren with the Contemporary Directions Ensemble\nStage Director: Chía Patiño\nAssistant Conductor: Michael Roest\nCoaches/Pianists: Timothy Cheek\, Andrea Morokutti\n\nSung in English\n\nWORKING FOR THE MACBETHS\n\nComposer: Johanny Navarro | Librettist: Marcus Yi\nCommissioned by American Lyric Theater\nLawrence Edelson\, Artistic and General Director\nKelly Kuo\, Associate Artistic Director\n\n*Working for the Macbeths was developed under the auspices of the Composer Librettist Development Program at American Lyric Theater in New York City\, which is made possible through lead funding from the Mellon Foundation\, the Howard Gilman Foundation\, the Dubose and Dorothy Heyward Memorial Trust\, the National Endowment for the Arts\, the New York State Council on the Arts\, and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.*\n\nWORKING FOR THE MACBETHS will receive its world premiere at Pittsburgh Opera on February 27\, 2027. UID:141825-21889465@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141825 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Comedy,Free,Music,North Campus,Storytelling,Theater LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - McIntosh Theatre CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260330T100402 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T210000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Student Art Meetup: FoolMoon Festival DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to explore the arts in Ann Arbor with a small group? Join us at the annual FoolMoon festival in downtown Ann Arbor! \n\nThe FoolMoon festival is a light-filled night of spectacle art and fun! Each year brings fantastical luminary sculptures created by students and community members to light up the night. Come on your own or bring a friend! Snacks will be provided. \n\nWe will meet outside the Sweetwaters in the Michigan Union\, then we will follow the parade procession from the UMMA to Washington Street (15 minute walk). After the parade there will be live music\, dancing\, light shows\, and artful experiences. You are welcome to dress in creative costumes and/or bring a lantern/luminary sculpture if you'd like! UID:147200-21900518@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147200 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Art Meetups,arts,Artsrx LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260330T121635 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T213000 SUMMARY:Performance:Symphony Band DESCRIPTION:The University of Michigan Symphony Band closes its season with a very special performance in conjunction with the North Central Division Conference of the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA). Collegiate musicians and teachers from across the Midwest will be in attendance for a concert that includes the talents and music of several U-M faculty members. New music from Composition professors Evan Chambers and Kristin Kuster will be joined by the consortium premiere of a brand new symphony by the lauded Mexican composer Arturo Marquez. All three pieces were made possible by the support of the H. Robert Reynolds Commissioning Fund. On the stage\, the Symphony Band will collaborate for the first time with distinguished artists-in-residence at SMTD\, the award-winning Telegraph string quartet. \n\nJason Fettig\, conductor\n\nPROGRAM\n*Beach 9*\, Kristin Kuster\n*Sanctuary*\, Frank Ticheli\n*Kairos*\, Evan Chambers\nChorale Prelude: \"Wir Glauben all' in einen Gott\,\" Johan Sebastian Bach/ Leopold Stokowski\nConcerto for String Quartet and Wind Ensemble\, Erwin Schulhoff \n*Passacaglia (homage on B-A-C-H)*\, Ron Nelson UID:136843-21879221@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136843 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Concert,Free,Music LOCATION:Hill Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260128T131653 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:Brian Vander Ark DESCRIPTION:Brian Vander Ark is the lead singer and principal songwriter for the multi-platinum alternative rock band The Verve Pipe\, recognized worldwide for their radio hits Photograph\, Hero\, Happiness Is\, Never Let You Down\, and the #1 smash single The Freshmen.\n\nDuring breaks from his work with The Verve Pipe\, Brian set out on his own to launch a multifaceted solo career that has included releasing four acclaimed independent studio albums - Resurrection\, Angel Put Your Face On\, Brian Vander Ark and Magazine as well as his collections of cover songs called Planet Sunday Sessions\, Volume 1 & II. He’s also collaborated with actor/musician Jeff Daniels on the Simple Truths\, an album of original Americana songs while continuing to write and record original music with The Verve Pipe\, including their most recent independent album\, Threads. UID:144666-21895667@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144666 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260324T181725 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T213000 SUMMARY:Performance:Chenguang Edmond Wang\, trumpet DESCRIPTION:DMA candidate Edmond Wang performs a recital. UID:147018-21900246@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147018 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Stearns Building - Cady Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260303T152543 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Echoes of the Past: Greektown as Seen by Sam Karres DESCRIPTION:Explore the personal sketchbooks of Sam Karres\, Greek-American painter and artist\, as he illustrates the daily life of residents in Greektown\, Detroit. This exhibit highlights Detroit’s Greek-American community and urban scenery during the late 20th century. Experience art and life through Sam’s eyes with scenes of music\, dance\, restaurants\, and the faces of the community. Let the vivid watercolor paintings and expressive sketches transport you to a Greektown of the past\, and learn more about Sam Karres’ life as an artist.\n\nFeaturing works from the Sam Karres Archive\, 1955-2012\, held by the University of Michigan Library's Special Collection Research Center. Curated by Annelie Zissis and Arthur Pfeifer-Rubey\, Library Engagement Fellows. UID:146151-21898461@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146151 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library (2nd floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251106T154508 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T230000 SUMMARY:Fair / Festival:FoolMoon 2026: Fools of a Feather! DESCRIPTION:April 10th\, 2026\n \nIt’s a bird! It's a plane! It's a Fool with wings! \nFoolMoon returns to downtown Ann Arbor with light-filled art\, street dancing\, and Foolish FUN! This magical outdoor nighttime event features hundreds of quirky community-made luminary sculptures centered around a huge outdoor dance party! This year's theme\, \"Fools of a Feather\"\, invites winged creatures of all kinds to come dance the night away! \n \nOn Friday\, April 10th\, at 7:30pm\, FoolMoon participants will gather at one of three “Constellation Stations” (Slauson Middle School\, U-M Art Museum\, or Kerrytown Farmers Market) to form a huge processional to downtown Ann Arbor. Stepping off at 8pm\, celebrants will dance and cavort through downtown Ann Arbor\, winding through neighborhoods and past stores and restaurants\, arriving at Washington & Ashley for this popular outdoor celebration of luminous artwork\, creative costumes\, and Live Music! \n\nAll are invited to make their very own illuminated sculpture to bring to FoolMoon on their own or at our Free Luminary Making Workshop Series\, held in downtown Ann Arbor every Sunday during the month of March. Space is limited & pre-registration desired - sign-up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4FADA823A0F8C43-57627801-fool#/ UID:141602-21889076@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141602 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ann Arbor,Art,artists,Arts Initiative,Community,Community Engagement,Dance,Festival,Music,Visual Arts,Workshop LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260312T121743 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T213000 SUMMARY:Performance:Makaela Foerderer\, violin DESCRIPTION:Graduate student Makaela Foerderer performs a final master's degree recital. UID:146510-21899218@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146510 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Stamps Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260401T181637 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T213000 SUMMARY:Performance:Minglu Jiang & Troy Perkins\, double bass DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate students Troy Perkins and Minglu Jiang perform a joint double bass junior recital. UID:146783-21899616@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146783 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Watkins Lecture Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002043 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T210000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:MOSHER JORDAN 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135672-21899494@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135672 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Jordan Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002049 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T220000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:NORTH QUAD 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135674-21900878@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135674 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:NQ Bowman Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260326T181659 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T213000 SUMMARY:Performance:Spencer VanDellen\, voice DESCRIPTION:Graduate student Spencer VanDellen performs a specialist degree recital. UID:146509-21899217@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146509 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260225T133621 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T220000 SUMMARY:Performance:Starstruck Show DESCRIPTION:A performance of Starstruck written by Elaine Lee\, Susan Norfleet Lee\, and Dale Place put on by the RC Players.\n\nSynopsis: Starstruck is a feminist science fiction comedy taking place in the far future\, where humans have spread across the stars. In the wake of a toppled galactic dictator\, freeform chaos has taken hold of the galaxy\, as various factions fight for control of the freshly liberated Multiverse. In the wake of the disappearance of Prime Minister Glorianna\, The United Federation of Female Freedom Fighters have sent Captain Galatia 9 and her crew aboard the Harpy to instate Erotica Ann\, their science officer\, as Prime Minister in her absence\, in order to stop a Civil War on Glorianna’s home planet. However\, the Harpy stumbles across another ship\, Siren 3– captained by Verloona Ti\, Galatia’s lifelong nemesis— cultivating a sinister plot involving Glorianna’s disappearance. The crew of the Harpy begins an infiltration of the Siren 3\, resulting in absurd shenanigans such as psychic meltdowns\, a wannabe villain\, fights with a raging cyborg— all with the fate of the Multiverse on the line.\n\n8pm\, April 10th and 11th in the Keene Theater in East Quadrangle UID:145944-21898163@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145944 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,arts,Arts Initiative,Comedy,Drama,LGBT,live performance,performance,Storytelling,Student Org,Theater,theatre LOCATION:East Quadrangle - Keene Theater CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260401T155400 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T230000 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:143097-21892083@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:20260216T121707 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T220000 SUMMARY:Performance:The MacAdo or the Town of Balleydew DESCRIPTION:Presented by UMGASS. UID:145441-21897519@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145441 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mutotix LOCATION:Michigan League CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260401T113416 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T230000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:UMix: Nostalgia Night DESCRIPTION:It is a throwback to the 2000s! We'll have inflatables\, ice cream bar\, street signs\, cash cube\, and so much more! UID:147126-21900408@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147126 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Cci,Food,Free,Umix LOCATION:Michigan Union CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260331T121643 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T220000 SUMMARY:Performance:Uncle Vanya DESCRIPTION:Chekhov’s tragicomedy about a dysfunctional family and the country property they share has been a perennial favorite since it premiered in 1899 in Moscow. Schmidt’s translation highlights the humor in the conflict between two brothers – the one who left for the city\, and the one who remained. \n\nContent Advisory: This play contains a reference to suicide and gun violence.\nRecommended Ages: 15+\n\nWritten by Anton Chekhov\nTranslation by Paul Schmidt\nDirected by Dan Cantor\n\n*April 5 is Easter Sunday\n\n*Buying Tickets\nFlex Series ticket packages available beginning June 10\; Single tickets available beginning August 4.*\n UID:135534-21876934@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135534 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:North Campus,Storytelling,Theater LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Arthur Miller Theatre CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260312T121743 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T213000 SUMMARY:Performance:Viktoria Sarkadi\, piano DESCRIPTION:DMA student in collaborative piano Viktoria Sarkadi performs a pre-candidate recital. UID:146511-21899219@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146511 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Hankinson Rehearsal Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260324T142358 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:'Redefining the Crown' Art Exhibit DESCRIPTION:\"Artist’s statement: For centuries\, hair has been critical to how human beings understand racial categories\, gender designations\, and class status. For Black women in particular\, hair has and continues to be tied to ethnic identity and a history of self-determination\, social justice\, and survival. Thus\, chemotherapy-induced hair loss is a devastating event for Black patients who are also more likely to be diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer subtypes necessitating chemotherapy\, carrying a 40% increased risk of dying from breast cancer.\n\nRedefining the ‘crown’: Approaching chemotherapy-induced alopecia among Black patients with breast cancer” started as a manuscript published in the scientific journal Cancer. But the work could not stop there. “Redefining the Crown” then metamorphosed into a photo essay project aimed at exploring the breast cancer journeys of six Black women and their experiences with hair loss due to chemotherapy. Though the project centers the experience of Black women\, we also acknowledge that breast cancer and chemotherapy-induced alopecia impact individuals of all genders. While the goal is to illuminate the unique stories of Black women who are affected uncommonly by this common disease\, the project is also a call to action regarding the disproportionate breast cancer-related mortality facing Black communities.\n\nIn this portraiture series\, photographer Tafari Stevenson-Howard captures the intimate journeys of Ann Chatman\, Tanisha Kennedy\, Felecia McDaniel\, Shantell Elaine McCoy\, Tamara Lynn Myles\, and Veleria Banks. This exhibition examines how these women have navigated the profound impact of hair loss caused by chemotherapy and how their sense of cultural pride and personal identity have been redefined amidst their battles with breast cancer.\n\nThese survivors have redefined their own crowns. More profound than the new hairstyles they don after hair loss are the invisible crowns that they choose to wear each day: gratitude\, faith\, and resilience. What do their words mean to you? Do they empower you to act?\n\nArtist’s name: Versha Pleasant\nWork Title: Image 2\nDate of creation: September 2024\nArtist’s statement: Photo by Tafari Stevenson-Howard\" UID:146980-21900164@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146980 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Michigan Union - 1st Floor - Opera Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T000058 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145009-21896272@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145009 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260403T120057 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145010-21896287@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145010 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260327T120110 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145011-21896309@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145011 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260320T120134 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145012-21896338@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145012 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260313T120149 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145013-21896374@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145013 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260227T120209 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145014-21896424@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145014 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260220T120239 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145015-21896481@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145015 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260213T120305 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145016-21896545@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145016 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T000037 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T235959 SUMMARY:Other:CWPA Big Ten Tournament DESCRIPTION:Big Ten Championships UID:144447-21895365@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144447 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Ohio State University CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260218T060240 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T235959 SUMMARY:Other:FULL SEMESTER SCHEDULE DESCRIPTION:This is a schedule of all our events happening this semester. Please follow the instagram or email iazamora@umich.edu to get on the email list for more information.  UID:145222-21896878@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145222 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Mason Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T000010 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T235959 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:NAIGC Nationals 2026 DESCRIPTION:We are so excited to travel to Birmingham\, Alabama to compete for another national title! UID:142239-21890260@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142239 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T000109 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Sectionals DESCRIPTION:Michigan Men's Ultimate will be competing in the Michigan Sectional on April 11-12 in Monroe\, MI. UID:146937-21899819@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146937 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Munson Park CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T000026 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Big Ten 7's DESCRIPTION:Wolverines travel to Indianapolis to compete in the Big Ten 7's tournament. UID:143120-21892170@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143120 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Kuntz Stadium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260120T163718 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T160000 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:143388-21893050@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:20260327T160331 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Threads of Heritage: Syrian Textiles as Living History DESCRIPTION:View \"Threads of Heritage: Syrian Textiles as Living History\,\" a cultural exhibit exploring the artistry\, symbolism\, and regional diversity of traditional Syrian garments. Featuring handcrafted pieces from cities such as Hama\, Aleppo\, Homs\, and Saraqib\, the exhibit highlights textile practices that reflect identity\, memory\, and cultural continuity. Many of these traditions are increasingly at risk of disappearing\, making preservation efforts especially urgent. \n\nThis exhibit\, on display in the rotunda of the Clark Library\, follows a live presentation held on March 30 and offers you an opportunity to engage with Syrian textile heritage as both an artistic and historical narrative. UID:147155-21900459@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147155 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library, 2nd Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260331T155054 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T170000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:15th Annual International Graduate Student Workshop in Armenian Studies. Armenians Apart: Connections\, Disconnections\, and Tensions in Premodern and Modern Diasporas DESCRIPTION:Center for Armenian Studies\, University of Michigan\nApril 10-11\, 2026\n\nWebinar ID\n969 6198 7579\nhttps://umich.zoom.us/j/96961987579\n\nDiaspora studies tend to emphasize a set of loosely shared commonalities across space and time. This international graduate student workshop leans the other direction\, and instead asks: what can aspects of life that are not easily shared across a broader space teach us about the formation and maintenance of “diasporas\,” premodern or modern? \n\nCollectively\, this workshop seeks to explore tensions and overlooked connections across the Armenian diaspora\, as well as to envision fresh possibilities for writing local history against a broader geographic\, cultural\, or historical backdrop. How might medieval and modern diasporic peoples envision belonging (or not belonging) to something larger from the vantage point of local history? How does being local shape conceptions of other peoples\, including one’s own people\, in other places? What overlooked networks of connection also run through diasporas\, linking Armenians to something else\, such as other peoples\, empires\, trade routes\, linguistic communities\, or cross-cultural forms of art? \n\nIn short: what might being apart\, in whatever sense\, do? And where does apartness end\, and togetherness begin again? \n\nIn asking these questions\, Armenians Apart seeks to consider the linkages\, possibilities\, and drawbacks in thinking about “diaspora” as a cohort\, bringing the modern globe and the premodern world\, defined by connections that do not always translate to our contemporary moment\, into productive dialogue. Although this conference is centered in Armenian Studies\, it draws together cognate fields and case studies\, particularly those that raise fresh questions or propose theoretical interventions that resonate with the themes of the workshop.\n\nDAY ONE:\nWeiser Hall 555\n\n8:20: INTRODUCTIONS and Welcome: Kathryn Babayan\, Armen Abkarian\, Michael Pifer \n\n8:30-10:00: Panel 1: Misaligned Diasporas & Uneven Categories of Belonging\n∙ Arakel Minassian: Uneven Histories: Zaven Biberian at the Center of 20th Century Armenian Literary History\n∙ Lusine Tanajyan: Fragility of Armenian Belonging in Encounters between “Old” and “New” Diasporas: The Case of Armenians of Greece\n∙ Haley Zovickian: ‘We're Not Like Them’: Race\, Ottoman Legacies\, and Armenian Americans\nChair and Respondent: Anoush Suni\, University of Michigan\n\n10:00-10:10: Break\n\n10:10-11:45: KEYNOTE: Professor Devi Mays: “Diasporization and the Shaping of the Modern Sephardi World” \nAbstract: Diaspora is\, in the formulation of historian Matthias Lehmann\, “something that happens rather than something that is.” This talk explores the ways in which Ottoman and post-Ottoman Sephardi Jewish migrants maintained a transnational diaspora through networks of exchange\, communication\, and movement\, even in the face of increasingly restrictive migration and documentary regimes in the wake of World War I. By paying attention to the level of individuals-- who married whom\, conducted business with whom\, contracted business with\, and sued whom-- I explore how Sephardi Jews operated within a series of overlapping diasporas that intersected at key moments with others of Ottoman or Jewish backgrounds and diverged at others. These migrants often drew on similar tactics to sustain diasporic networks-- hypermobility\, multilinguality\, transnational connections\, strong familial ties\, patronage networks\, and engagement with extralegal practices. This allows us to see in sharp relief the active forging of a twentieth-century Sephardi diaspora\, similar in broad strokes to other Ottoman diasporic communities\, but whose details emphasize the resourcefulness of migrants who quickly learned how their specificities of religion\, language\, or citizenship could become a pretext for inclusion or exclusion.\n\n12:00-1:30: LUNCH\n\n1:30-3:00: Panel 2: Boundaries of Rule\, Script\, and Desire: Reimagining the Premodern Armenian Diaspora\n∙ Armen Abkarian: Between Knights and Nakharars: Armenian Kingship and Mobility in Medieval Cilicia\n∙ Greta Gasparyan: Artistic Transformations and Diasporic Identity in the Manuscript Tradition of New Julfa\n∙ Nicholas Crummey: “If Only he Wasn’t Armenian! Alas! Alas!”: Sexual Desire and Ethnic Difference in Two Eighteenth-Century Ottoman Homoerotic Poems\n\nChair and Respondent: Kathryn Babayan\, University of Michigan\n\nDAY TWO: Weiser Hall 1010 \n\n9:00 - 10:30: Panel 3: From Columns to Capital: Armenian Diaspora Formation through Newspapers\, Moneylenders\, and Migrant Labor\, 19th-20th Centuries\n∙ Kristina Baghdasaryan: Networks of Apartness: Tiflis Armenians and the Western Armenian Questions\, 1905-1920s\n∙ Alina Zaripova: Between Diaspora and Homeland: The Armenian (Trans)National Press at the End of the 19th Century (1880s-1900s)\n∙ Başak Yağmur Karaca: Commercial Buildings as Sites of Armenian Mobility and Diaspora Formation in the Late Ottoman Istanbul\n\nChair and Respondent: Vahe Sahakyan\, University of Michigan\, Dearborn\n\n10:30-10:40: BREAK\n\n10:40- 12:10: Panel 4: Negotiating Displacement and Digital Memory: On Community Archives and Activism\n∙ Gegham Mughnetsyan: Connections to the Soviet Union: Personal Histories of Armenian Displaced Persons of World War II\n∙ Jonathan Hollis: Listening to Armenian Baku: History and Memory in Digital Diaspora\n∙ Lance Levenson: “This is Our Shushi.” Jerusalem’s Armenian Youth Reimagining Diasporic Belonging in the “Cow’s Garden” Parking Lot\n\nChair and Respondent: Sossie Kasbarian\, University of Chicago\n\nLUNCH \n\n1:30-2:30 Final Reflections with Prof. Khachig Tölölyan\n\nCosponsor: National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR)\n\n*Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. Email: -- armenianstudies@umich.edu UID:143416-21900693@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143416 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Armenian Studies,History,Symposium,Workshop LOCATION:Weiser Hall - 555 & 1010 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260323T172855 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T200000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:AIAA Region III Student Conference DESCRIPTION:The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) student branch at the University of Michigan is hosting the Region III student conference from April 10-11th\, 2026\, on North Campus. This event brings students from around the region to present on aerospace-related research and gain publication experience. The event will consist of lab tours\, networking with companies\, presentations\, and a formal award presentation and dinner. Registration is required and open until March 27th\, 2026. UID:146936-21899818@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146936 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Aerospace,aerospace engineering,Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering,College Of Engineering,Conference,Engineering,Graduate Students,In Person,Michigan Engineering,Networking,North Campus,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Building CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251212T105136 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T200000 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:142417-21890914@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:20260324T190459 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T150000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Living with Treaties Conference DESCRIPTION:In-person and virtual registration: http://myumi.ch/61n9J\n\nJoin us April 9-11\, 2026\, for Living with Treaties: The 1817 Project\, the University of Michigan\, and the Western Expansion of the United States. This hybrid conference will explore the role of treaties in the development of both the University of Michigan and the state of Michigan\, while considering how their effects continue to resonate locally\, regionally\, and nationally today for an Indigenous present and future.\n\nThe conference will bring together members of Anishinaabe Tribal communities\; U-M faculty\, staff\, and students\; K-12 educators\; scholars\; tribal historians\; and community activists for roundtable discussions\, panels\, and workshops that aim to inform and connect with non-specialist audiences.\n\nConference sessions will focus on key themes that include the role of treaties in the founding and development of the University of Michigan\, such as the 1817 Treaty of Fort Meigs\; the ongoing impact of 19th-century treaty agreements on tribal communities in the region\; and the ways in which these treaties continue to shape contemporary Native activism and legal efforts. Discussions will also explore the broader histories of colonization and Indigenous dispossession across what is now the state of Michigan and the Midwest region of the U.S\, with an eye to how local and regional histories provide valuable insights into broader national patterns.\n\nThe conference is free and open to all\, and will be livestreamed and recorded. Registration is encouraged but not required. We will send out reminder emails and event updates when you register.\n\nThe Living with Treaties: The 1817 Project\, the University of Michigan\, and the Western Expansion of the United States Conference is part of The 1817 Project: Land\, Culture\, Memory\, and Repair\, one of the major research initiatives of the University of Michigan’s Inclusive History Project. Led by Eric Hemenway\, Bethany Hughes\, and Michael Witgen\, The 1817 Project is a multi-disciplinary examination of the foundational land transfer by the Ojibwe\, Odawa\, and Boodewaadamii nations in the 1817 Treaty of Fort Meigs (also known as the Treaty of the Maumee Rapids)\, which was part of the University of Michigan’s 1817 origins in Detroit and subsequent relocation to Ann Arbor\, as well the university’s ongoing connections to Indigenous land and contemporary issues of Native American student experience. Learn more about The 1817 Project at https://inclusivehistory.umich.edu/project-site/the-1817-project/.\n\nThe Living with Treaties: The 1817 Project\, the University of Michigan\, and the Western Expansion of the United States Conference is presented by the Inclusive History Project in partnership with the Eisenberg Institute for Historical Studies (EIHS) and with the support of the Bentley Historical Library\, Clements Library\, the Department of American Culture\, the Department of History\, the Marsal Family School of Education\, the Native American Student Association\, the Native American Studies Program\, Rackham Graduate School\, Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design\, and the University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA).\n\nFor questions or more information\, contact inclusivehistory@umich.edu.\n\n--\n\nSchedule & Panel Descriptions\n\nDay 1\nThursday\, April 9\, 2026\, Pendleton Room\, Michigan Union\n\nWelcome & Keynote Roundtable\n5:30pm – 8:30pm\n\nWhat Does it Mean to Live with Treaties? A Roundtable on Indigenous History\n\nThis keynote roundtable will bring together several renowned Indigenous scholars with expertise in Indigenous and U.S. history\, as well as in tribal\, federal\, and constitutional law. Together\, they will reflect on the past\, present\, and future of Indigenous History\, including the fundamental issue of treaties and their downstream effects into the present. A central theme of this session is: where did Indigenous history start from\, where is it going\, and what challenges and obstacles remain within the field? The panel will also consider the more specific question of treaties\, land\, and dispossession within a broader\, comparative framework that builds upon recent studies of “land grab” politics across U.S. history as a whole. Additionally\, the speakers will reflect on a second theme central to their scholarship: that U.S. history cannot be understood without recognizing the central role of Indigenous histories and experiences.\n\n5:30 – 6:30pm: Reception with light fare with the panelists.\n6:30 – 7:00pm: Conference Opening with Emcee Bethany Hughes and Welcome Song shared by Stick City\, U-M’s Native American Student Association’s Drum Group.\n7:00 – 8:30pm: Opening Remarks by U-M President Grasso and former EIHS Director John Carson followed by the keynote roundtable\, and public Q&A.\n\nAll events are open to the public. This roundtable is made possible through the partnership of the IHP-1817 Project and the Eisenberg Institute for Historical Studies\, who are co-sponsoring this event as part of their annual lecture series.\n\nSpeakers: Maggie Blackhawk\, Ned Blackhawk\, Matthew Fletcher\, Michael Witgen\n\nModerator: Greg Dowd\n\n--\nDay 2\nFriday\, April 10\, 2026\, Kuenzel Room\, Michigan Union\n\nDay 2 Welcome & Session 1\n9:15am – 11:00am\n\nWhy Study Michigan Now? Situating the University of Michigan and the Great Lakes Region in the Broader Histories of Native American Dispossession\, Removal\, “Land Grab” Politics\, and U.S. Higher Education\n\nThis panel takes as a starting point the founding moment represented by the land transfer to U-M in Article 16 of the 1817 Treaty of Fort Meigs\, but widens the scope of inquiry to include subsequent treaties and land transfer schemes that facilitated the development of the University and the state of Michigan. This panel will present the “receipts\,” to visually represent the transfer of wealth from Native people to the citizens of the state of Michigan.\n\nThis panel will demonstrate that the histories of U-M\, the state of Michigan\, and the broader Great Lakes region are crucial contexts for understanding the broader histories of dispossession\, removal\, land grab politics\, and the development of American higher education. Discussion of the 1817 Project\, including an explanation of its origins and a showcase of its ongoing work\, will illustrate how the project is addressing fundamental questions of U.S. history.\n\nSpeakers: Jay Cook\, Michael Witgen\, Jonathan Quint\, Gabrielle Ione Hickmon\n\n--\nDay 2 Session 2\n11:15am – 12:30pm\n\nUniversities and Indigenous Dispossession\n\nThis panel will explore the deep links between colonization\, Indigenous dispossession\, and the growth of colleges and universities in the United States. While the 1862 Morrill Land Grant College Act is often cited as a pivotal moment in the history of American higher education\, centering the narrative on the mid-nineteenth century risks obscuring the broader role that Indigenous land played in underwriting American colleges and universities. Long before the Morrill Act\, institutions such as the University of Michigan relied on land appropriated through treaties to finance operations\, expand campuses\, and diversify educational opportunities for students. At the same time\, public domain land was being used for internal improvements\, with universities serving as part of this larger project of development. The Morrill Act extended and formalized these practices\, redistributing millions of acres of Indigenous land to fund the expansion of higher education across the United States. By bringing the pre- and post-Morrill Act eras into conversation\, this panel will show how Indigenous land has remained a foundational resource for American higher education from its beginnings through the present.\n\nSpeakers: Mary Shi\, Jon Parmenter\, Alyssa Mt. Pleasant\n\nChair: Ned Blackhawk\n\n--\nDay 2 Session 3\n1:30pm – 2:45pm\n\nHow to Read A Treaty: Legal Battles and the Continuing Impact of U.S.-Anishinaabeg Treaties\n\nThis panel will demonstrate how important Michigan-area treaties such as the 1836 Washington Treaty and 1855 Treaty of Detroit continue to shape the lives of the Anishinaabe people of the state\, and how their meaning and enforcement remain subjects of legal challenges and political activism. To show the continuing impact of treaties\, and the ways in which they serve as foundational documents of Anishinaabeg-U.S. political and legal relations\, our speakers will draw from their experience as legal scholars\, jurists\, litigators\, and expert witnesses. Collectively\, they will discuss cases such as Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa v. Whitmer\, which considered whether the 1855 Treaty of Detroit created a reservation for the LTBB Odawa in northern Michigan\, as well as current litigation on the Line 5 Pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac and the broader historical contexts of these cases.\n\nSpeakers: Matthew Fletcher\, Riyaz Kanji\, James McClurken\n\nChair: Maggie Blackhawk\n\n--\nDay 2 Session 4\n3:00pm – 4:15pm\n\nOn the Hidden Histories of Public Domain Land\n\nThis panel will explore the creation of public lands in the Michigan Territory and state through the multiple treaties negotiated by the federal government with the Indigenous peoples of Michigan. Historically\, federal officials pressured tribes in Michigan to agree to the extinction of Native title to their lands\, even when there was no immediate demand for those lands. This meant not only that tribes were deprived of a valuable asset\, but also that this asset was able to appreciate in value until such time as it was sold by the state. In order to convince Native peoples to sign these treaties\, the 1836 Washington and 1855 Detroit treaties guaranteed Native peoples the right to hunt\, fish\, and harvest on ceded territory not yet converted into private property. Reinforcing the enduring relevance of treaties across time\, this panel will focus on the protests\, activism\, and legal battles that have emerged over Indigenous resource rights in Michigan\, all of which revolve around differing interpretations of land and treaties. The panel will center the experiences and insights of community members who participated in these events.\n\nSpeakers: Mae Wright\, Emily Proctor\n\nChair: Eric Hemenway\n\n--\nDay 3\nSaturday\, April 11\, 2026\, Forum Hall\, 4th Floor\, Palmer Commons\n\nDay 3 Welcome & Session 5\n9:00am – 10:30am\n\nHow to Think About the Origins of Indian Removal Politics From a Great Lakes Perspective\n\nThis panel will highlight how two Michigan Anishinaabe communities\, the Pokagon Band of Boodewaadamii and the Burt Lake Band of Odawa and Ojibwe Indians\, had different experiences with removal and federal recognition\, shaping their distinct paths and histories. It will combine historical analysis of the development of various nineteenth-century land companies and land transfer schemes with presentations by community representatives who can discuss the resistance of their communities to Indian Removal\, as well as how they have fought or are still fighting to have their sovereignty and territory recognized by the federal government. This panel will discuss the shifting understandings and contexts of Indian Removal\, focusing on examples from Michigan and the broader Great Lakes Basin\, such as encroachment from settler colonists\, forced migration by military forces\, and Indian Boarding schools\, that illuminate nationally significant aspects of Indian Removal policy.\n\nSpeakers: Wenona T. Singel\, Blaire Morseau-Topache\n\nChair: Michael Witgen\n\n--\nDay 3 Session 6\n10:45am – 12:00pm\n\nTeaching Native American and Treaty History in K-12 Classrooms\n\nThis panel brings together educators from public schools and library professionals to share their experiences and insights on teaching Native American history in a range of educational settings. Panelists will discuss best practices for engaging students\, building inclusive curricula and lesson plans\, and addressing the gaps and challenges that persist in public education. Drawing on their experience teaching Native American history\, they will reflect on what has proven most effective\, what barriers remain\, and how educators can collaborate to move this work forward.\n\nSpeakers: Joe Erdmann\, Kara Johnson\, Annemarie Conway\n\nChair: Eric Hemenway\n\n--\nDay 3 Conference Wrap-up with Closing Remarks by Dr. Michael Witgen\n12:00 – 12:15pm\n\n--\nDay 3 Living with Treaties Community Connections Forum\n12:00pm – 3:00pm\n\nEqual parts resource fair\, poster session\, and tabling event\, the Community Connections Forum will serve as a platform for fostering connections among attendees\, the 1817 Project\, U-M campus partners\, and student organizations connected to the themes of the conference.\n\nDJ set by Sicangu Lakota multi-genre music artist\, educator\, and storyteller Frank Waln.\n\n--\nDay 3 Concurrent Breakout Workshops for K-12 Educators*\n1:15pm – 2:45pm\n\nTeaching Native American and Treaty History in Public Classrooms\n\nThis session will consist of teaching workshops designed for K-12 educators\, with two separate workshops targeted for elementary\, junior\, and high school level instructors. The workshops will include short preparatory presentations on subjects relevant to the conference\, such as treaties or public domain land\, with accompanying guidance on how to teach the subject matter. K-12 instructor participants will receive pre-prepared instructional materials at the start of the workshop\, with additional materials provided at the conclusion.\n\nFacilitators: Eric Hemenway\, Jared Aumen\, Madeline McShannock\, Joy Kooyer\, Jack Stearns UID:146201-21898656@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146201 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:History LOCATION:Palmer Commons - Forum Hall and Great Lakes Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260222T111850 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T123000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Wolverines Walk for Reproductive Justice DESCRIPTION:Lunar Doula Support Network (LDSN) has been working to hold a 5k fun run/walk fundraiser to support a local organization\, Birth Detroit\, that works towards reproductive justice. Birth Detroit is a community birth center that works towards safe\, equitable\, and culturally relevant healthcare for all. LDSN is looking for volunteers\, student organizations\, and participants for fun run/walk. Volunteers will help guide runners along the route and help with various other tasks. Student organizations will hold a table in the Grove to host an activity centered around your club’s values and reproductive justice. Participants can complete these activities throughout the event and also participate in runs. Please email lunardoulasupportnetwork@umich.edu with any questions. UID:145798-21897830@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145798 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Children,Community Service,Detroit,Disability,Diversity Equity and Inclusion,Family,Fitness,Games,In Person,Inclusion,LGBT,Nature,North Campus,Outdoors,Politics,Public Health,Social,Social Impact,Social Justice,Student Org,Volunteer,Well-being,Women's Studies LOCATION:The Grove CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002104 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T123000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Wolverines Walk for Reproductive Justice (in collaboration with Birth Detroit) DESCRIPTION:Lunar Doula Support Network is hosting a 5k fun run/walk fundraiser on April 11th on North Campus to support a local organization\, Birth Detroit\, that works towards reproductive justice. Birth Detroit is a community birth center that works towards safe\, equitable\, and culturally relevant healthcare for all. Currently in search for volunteers\, student organizations\, and participants for fun run/walk. Volunteers will help guide runners along the route and help with various other tasks. Student organizations will hold a table in the Grove to host an activity centered around your club’s values and reproductive justice. Participants can complete these activities throughout the event and also participate in the fun run/walk.  UID:145432-21897341@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145432 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:The Grove on North Campus CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260325T154805 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T113000 SUMMARY:Other:Gallery Tour & Bird Walk at Nichols Arboretum DESCRIPTION:Join the Institute for the Humanities and LSA Sustainability for a curator-led (Amanda Krugliak) Gallery tour of Sheida Soleimani’s exhibition *Flyways *(10 AM - 10:30 AM)\, followed by a quick bus ride over to Nichols Arboretum for a bird walk (10:45 AM - 11:30 AM). Event attendees will have the opportunity to explore Soleimani’s photography in the Institute for the Humanities Gallery and/or to go on a bird-watching tour at the Arb. For either portion of the event\, please meet at the Institute for the Humanities at 202 South Thayer.\n\nSheida Soleimani is an artist\, educator\, and licensed wildlife rehabilitator whose work examines power\, environmental crisis\, queerness\, migration\, and care. The daughter of political refugees who escaped Iran in the early 1980s\, Soleimani draws on archival materials\, props\, and sculptural elements to create visually lush\, politically incisive tableaux. She works across various mediums\, investigating themes such as oil politics and human rights abuses\, confronting the systems of violence linking the SWANA region and the United States\, unraveling their implications in American culture. Though her images are dreamlike\, they are grounded in lived experience: her parents frequently appear as subjects\, in compositions made from elements of their (sometimes harrowing) tales. Increasingly\, wildlife enters the frame – injured and orphaned birds\, with their own quiet stories of migration and survival. Before the lens\, these animals encapsulate Soleimani's multifaceted practice: care as art\, storytelling as resistance.\n\nThe bird walk will be led by members of the Michigan Bird Club. This will serve as training for volunteers interested in helping collect data for an ongoing migratory bird safety project and as well as an opportunity to get familiar with local campus birds.\n\nDonuts\, hot chocolate\, and hot tea will be available while supplies last.\n\nIf you cannot make this event but are interested in viewing Soleimani’s exhibition\, you can visit the Gallery anytime Monday through Friday from 9AM to 5PM\, March 19th - May 1st\, 2026. UID:147059-21900332@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147059 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Birding,Exhibition,Humanities,Photography,Visual Arts LOCATION:202 S. Thayer - Institute for the Humanities Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002044 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260316T150000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:MUNGER GRADUATE RESIDENCES 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION:Join the Munger Community by attending events hosted by our Resident Advisors (RAs)! Feel free to select and attend as many events as you would like! UID:135673-21899419@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135673 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Start at Munger Lobby → loop through Nichols Arboretum trails → finish back in 8th‐floor Fellows Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260401T155706 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T230000 SUMMARY:Tours:Saturday Open House DESCRIPTION:Make the Observatory part of your weekend! Tour the historic building\, view our exhibits\, participate in astronomy activities\, and view the sun with our solar telescope (weather dependent). Families welcome\, admission is always free. Registration not required. UID:143099-21892093@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143099 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Astronomers,astronomy,Education,educational,Family,free,history,Museum,museums,observing,Science,Telescope Observation,telescope viewing,Telescopes,tour LOCATION:Detroit Observatory CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260326T121700 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T110000 SUMMARY:Performance:Victors of Character: A Story of Loyalty\, Integrity\, and the Courage to Make a Difference DESCRIPTION:This fall\, Department of Theatre & Drama assistant professor Shavonne Coleman and a troupe of SMTD theatre & drama students are touring *Victors of Character*\, written by Allison Manville Metz\, to elementary and middle schools throughout the area. Audiences are invited to join Coleman and the company for a single public performance on North Campus.\n\n*Victors of Character: A Story of Loyalty\, Integrity\, and the Courage to Make a Difference* is adapted for the stage based on the 2016 documentary *Black and Blue* by Brian Kruger and Buddy Moorehouse. The play tells the story of the 1934 game between University of Michigan and Georgia Institute of Technology. The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets agreed to play in Ann Arbor that season on the condition that the Wolverines could not play Willis Ward\, the team's only African-American player. \"Many of Ward's teammates were outraged when athletic officials at the University of Michigan agreed to the demand\,\" said Metz. \"The most outraged Wolverine was Ward's roommate\, a lineman from Grand Rapids named Gerald Ford.\" What does it mean to do the right thing when you feel the system around you is wrong?\n\nPerfect for families\, *Victors of Character* has a running time of about 35 minutes with a 15 minute talkback immediately following. UID:147098-21900377@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147098 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Discussion,Diversity,Free,North Campus,Social Impact,Storytelling,Theater LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Newman Studio CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260318T121518 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T120000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition: Visiting Critics Panel DESCRIPTION:\n\nThe Stamps School of Art & Design has invited a select group of internationally renowned curators\, writers\, artists\, and arts professionals to lend their critical insights as they view and jury the program’s MFA Thesis Exhibition and First-Year Exhibition. This year\, we are honored to welcome internationally acclaimed cultural producers Alisha Wormsley\, Aruna D’Souza\, and Robin K. Williams as this year’s Visiting Critics for a three-day campus visit. On Saturday\, April 11\, they will participate in a panel discussion moderated by Srimoyee Mitra\, Director of Stamps Gallery. Joined by faculty\, graduate students\, and the broader Ann Arbor community\, our Visiting Critics will reflect on the MFA candidates’ work and its dialogue with the contemporary moment. \n\nFree and open to the public. Registration is requested. Light refreshments will be provided.\n\nLearn More About the Visiting Critics:\n\nAruna D’Souza writes about modern and contemporary art\, intersectional feminisms\, and diasporic aesthetics. Her work appears regularly in 4Columns\, The New York Times\, Hyperallergic\, and in numerous artist’s monographs and exhibition catalogues. Whitewalling: Art\, Race\, and Protest in 3 Acts was named one of the best art books of 2018 by the New York Times. Recent editorial projects include Linda Nochlin’s Making It Modern: Essays on the Art of the Now and Lorraine O’Grady’s Writing in Space 1973-2018\; she co-curated the retrospective Lorraine O’Grady: Both/And at the Brooklyn Museum in 2021. She is the recipient of the 2021 Rabkin Prize for art journalism and a 2019 Andy Warhol Foundation Art Writers Grant. She was appointed the Edmond J. Safra Visiting Professor at the National Gallery of Art in 2022\, and the W.W. Corcoran Professor of Social Engagement at the Corcoran School of Art\, George Washington University\, in 2022-2023. Her most recent book\, Imperfect Solidarities\, was published in 2024.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlisha Wormsley (Pittsburgh\, PA) is an interdisciplinary artist and cultural producer whose work exists at the intersections of public art\, film\, craft and social practice. Her work transforms public space and collective imagination through projects rooted in liberated futures\, ritual\, and community care. She is the founder of Sibyls Shrine\, a residency for Black artists who M/other\; creator of There Are Black People in the Future\; and co-creator\, with artist Kite\, of Cosmologyscape\, exploring the power of collective dreaming. Her newest film-in-process\, Children of NAN: A Survival Guide—which presents tutorials and survival strategies for future Black femmes while exploring their relationship to ritual\, craft\, and the natural world—has been awarded the Anonymous Was A Woman/NYFA Award\, a Pittsburgh Foundation grant\, and the Sundance Interdisciplinary Grant. Wormsley is a 2022 Guggenheim Fellow and is an Assistant Professor of Art in Social Practice at Carnegie Mellon University.\n\nRobin K. Williams is Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA)\, with curatorial and scholarly interests in visual\, performance\, sound\, and socially engaged artistic practices. At UMMA\, she leads initiatives such as the UMMA-Labadie artist research residency program\, supporting projects grounded in activism and archival inquiry. Previously\, as Curator at The Contemporary Austin\, she curated exhibitions including This Land (2023)\, Tarek Atoui: The Whisperers (2022)\, and Daniel Johnston: I Live My Broken Dreams (2021)\, and commissions with artists including Danielle Braithwaite-Shirley\, Vivian Caccuri\, Celeste\, Raven Chacon\, Jenny Holzer\, Katarina Janečková Walshe\, and Clare Rojas. She was Ford Curatorial Fellow at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit\, curating Danielle Dean: True Red Ruin (2018) and co-curating Sonic Rebellion: Music as Resistance (2017)\, and Andrew W. Mellon Curatorial Fellow in Latin American Art at the Blanton Museum of Art. Her scholarship on Joan Jonas appears in the international journals Stedelijk Studies and Sin Objeto. Williams holds a PhD in Art History from the University of Texas\, has taught at UT-Austin and Texas State University\, and has served on public art committees at both institutions. UID:145934-21898144@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145934 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260115T181512 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T190000 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:138032-21881326@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:20260403T174005 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T160000 SUMMARY:Fair / Festival:Planet Party - Presented by Sierra Club UM DESCRIPTION:You won't want to miss this year's Planet Party on Saturday\, April 11th\, from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm! Join the Sierra Club UM Chapter and dozens of university and local organizations on the Diag for an incredible Earth Day rally followed by a wide array of tabling and activities. Win prizes\, score freebies\, play games\, listen to live music\, go thrifting\, make crafts\, and celebrate our planet! \n\nSchedule: \n11:00 -- Earth Day Protest: Speakers on General Sustainability\n11:30 -- Earth Day Protest: March around campus\n12:00 -- Earth Day Protest: Speakers on data centers and AI from the Sierra Club State of Michigan Chapter \n12:45 -- Planet Party Tabling and Activities \n4:00 -- Event Close UID:147395-21900969@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147395 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Activism,Arts,Biking,Climate Change,Crafts,Environment,Festival,Food,Free,Games,Live Music,Music,Student Org,Sustainability LOCATION:Diag - Central Campus CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260310T092550 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T160000 SUMMARY:Fair / Festival:Scientist Spotlight DESCRIPTION:Feed your curiosity! Visit with University of Michigan scientists and participate in engaging\, hands-on activities to learn about their cutting-edge research. These researchers are part of the U-M Museum of Natural History’s Science Communication Fellows\, bringing scientists and the public face-to-face.\n\nFree and open to the public.\n\nSuitable for upper elementary through adult visitors.\n\nMade possible with help from the National Science Foundation. UID:146392-21898991@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146392 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Museum,Natural Sciences,Science LOCATION:Museum of Natural History CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260401T181508 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:What We Tend: The 2026 MFA Graduate Thesis Exhibition DESCRIPTION:\n\nWhat We Tend: The 2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition is on view at the Stamps Gallery from March 20 — April 11\, 2026. The exhibition presents seven artists whose practices unfold through care—care for land\, for bodies\, for memory\, and for one another. Working across ritual\, non-linear time\, and intersectional inquiries into labor and domestic life\, these artists treat familial\, site-specific\, and sociopolitical histories as living structures rather than sealed archives. What We Tend features the work of MFA students River Forest Berry\, Michelle Cieloszczyk\, Zoë Dong\, Fiona Hoffer\, Michael ​“Modius Modi” King Jr.\, Michaela Nichelle\, and Sujay Saple.\n\nJoin us to celebrate the work of MFA graduate students at the Opening Reception on March 20 from 6 — 8 p.m. Refreshments will be served and artists will be present.\n\nPlease note: \n\nThroughout the exhibition\, visitors are encouraged to bring clean and empty aluminum cans to participate in Michaela Nichelle’s installation. \nThe exhibition will be closed to the public on Friday\, April 10. UID:144188-21894822@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144188 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002042 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T130000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:TRANSDISCIPLINARY FELLOWS 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135685-21900334@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135685 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Lawyers Club Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260316T192550 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T200000 SUMMARY:Recreational / Games:Anime Convention: Con Ja Nai 30 on April 11th in the MLB!!! DESCRIPTION:Animania is hosting our 30th annual Con Ja Nai on April 11th in the MLB from 12-8 PM\, and we promise it'll be the best one yet! Live performances of anime/idol music\, Anime panels\, artist alley\, gachapons\, cosplay contest\, a maid cafe run by Dreams Come Chuu\, a giveaway with tons of prizes\, and much more! Admission is completely free!!! Check out our website for more info: https://www.conjanai.org/ UID:146670-21899436@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146670 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:anime,Free,Japanese Studies LOCATION:Modern Languages Building CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T000104 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T200000 SUMMARY:Other:Anime Convention: Con Ja Nai 30 on April 11th in the MLB!!! DESCRIPTION:Animania is hosting our 30th annual Con Ja Nai on April 11th in the MLB from 12-8 PM\, and we promise it'll be the best one yet! Live performances of anime/idol music\, Anime panels\, artist alley\, gachapons\, cosplay contest\, a maid cafe run by Dreams Come Chuu\, a giveaway with tons of prizes\, and much more! Admission is completely free!!! UID:146672-21899438@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146672 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Modern Languages Building CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002042 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T140000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:BURSLEY HALL 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135622-21900765@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135622 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Soccer fields behind Bursley CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260324T094536 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T160000 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:139428-21885504@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:20260310T094000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T124500 SUMMARY:Presentation:Sea Monsters DESCRIPTION:The film follows a curious and adventurous Dolichorhynchops – familiarly known as a ‘dolly’ – as she travels through the most dangerous oceans in history. Along the way\, she encounters long-necked plesiosaurs\, giant turtles\, enormous fish\, fierce sharks\, and the most dangerous sea monster of all– the mosasaur. UID:136442-21898997@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136442 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Museum,natural history museum,Natural Sciences,Planetarium,Science LOCATION:Museum of Natural History CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T001521 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260316T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Softball vs Ohio State DESCRIPTION:Softball vs Ohio State UID:146623-21899361@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146623 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Softball LOCATION:Alumni Field CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T000112 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T160000 SUMMARY:Other:Spring Repair + Resources Pop-Ups DESCRIPTION:Join Wolverines on Wheels (WoW) for our two spring repair & resource pop-ups! Bring your bike for basic maintenance support from our volunteers. Receive FREE resources including lights\, locks\, repair kits\, and more! Open to all campus members.\nNORTH CAMPUS: Friday April 3rd\, 1-4pm\, Grove\nCENTRAL CAMPUS: Saturday April 11\, 12-4pm\, Diag UID:147008-21900236@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147008 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Diag CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260304T161645 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T210000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:TASI:TOLU Conference DESCRIPTION:The Oceania Student Association will be hosting their free one-day 2026 TASI Conference with the theme of Talanoa: Ongoing Lessons Uplifted. The use of “Talanoa” spans across many of the South Pacific Islands and has the meaning of storytelling\, conversation\, & the sharing of ideas. This year\, the Oceania Student Association will showcase an array of dialogue and understanding that will further embody the teachings of Talanoa while adding a contemporary lens throughout it all. The conference will foreground dialogue surrounding the lessons of legacies and the upliftment of new ideas. Join us on Saturday\, April 11th for a day filled with speakers\, workshops\, performances\, and dinner! All are welcomed and encouraged to register. Come to learn\, share\, & connect! Registration is required. UID:146199-21898648@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146199 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Aa&pi Heritage Month,Ann Arbor,Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage Month LOCATION:Angell Hall - Aud C CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260327T181513 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:We Ran Toward Each Other: The 2026 MFA First Year Exhibition DESCRIPTION:\n\nThis annual celebration of the work of Stamps MFA in Art candidates features work by first-year students:\n\nBert Cook\nWilliam Hohe\nJuniper Jones\nNavjeet Kaur\nZhongxing (Jack) Liu\nJulianna Sanromán\nCelia Shaheen\n\nThe 2026 MFA First Year Exhibition takes place March 25 - April 17 at the Stamps Graduate and Faculty Studios\, 1919 Green Rd\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48109.\n\nJoin us at the public exhibition reception on Wednesday\, March 25 from 6-8 p.m. (no RSVP required).\n\nViewings March 26-April 17 are available by appointment only\; please contact William Hohe to arrange a visit. UID:145492-21897424@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145492 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002043 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T160000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:WEST QUAD 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135686-21900707@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135686 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Meet at Community Center, Travel to the Diag CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T001520 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260316T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Women's Tennis vs Maryland DESCRIPTION:Women's Tennis vs Maryland UID:146622-21899360@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146622 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Women's Tennis LOCATION:Varsity Tennis Bldg CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260324T151133 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:WoW Bike Repair + Resources Pop-Up DESCRIPTION:Join Wolverines on Wheels (WoW) for our two spring repair & resource pop-ups! Bring your bike for basic maintenance support from our volunteers. Receive FREE resources including lights\, locks\, repair kits\, and more! Open to all campus members. \n\nNORTH CAMPUS: Friday April 3rd\, 1-4pm\, Grove\nCENTRAL CAMPUS: Saturday April 11\, 12-4pm\, Diag UID:146993-21900211@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146993 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Activism,Biking,Climate Change,Community Service,Cycling,Education,Environment,Free,Graduate and Professional Students,planet blue,Social Impact,Student Org,Sustainability,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Diag - Central Campus CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260401T144850 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T143000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:UUWeekly: Snow Cone in the Goose Zone DESCRIPTION:Chill out at UUWeekly: Snow Cone in the Goose Zone! Head to Regents Plaza (the Cube) for a refreshing afternoon featuring a Kona Ice snow cone truck\, soft pretzels\, and a GooseChase scavenger hunt with fun prizes. Don’t miss your chance to snag a custom goose-themed tee while enjoying the spring vibes. Join us April 11 from 12:30–2:30 PM for a sweet and playful break! UID:147128-21900411@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147128 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Cci,Food,Free,Fun LOCATION:Regents Plaza CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260401T181638 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T133000 SUMMARY:Performance:Vincent Louis Claes\, cello DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate student Vincent Louis Claes performs a final senior recital. UID:146529-21899240@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146529 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Stamps Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T000039 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T143000 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:144477-21895404@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144477 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Michigan League CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260310T094417 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T134500 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:141325-21899005@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 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002044 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T160000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:BAITS II 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135619-21900565@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135619 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Front of Coman House CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002042 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T150000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:BURSLEY HALL 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135622-21900766@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135622 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Meet in Lobby CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002042 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T160000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:MARKLEY HALL 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135671-21900866@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135671 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:South Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260316T083953 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T150000 SUMMARY:Tours:Saturday Sampler Tour | Greek and Roman Mythology DESCRIPTION:Many of us have read stories or seen movies featuring gods\, goddesses\, and heroes from Greek and Roman mythology. But how was this mythology incorporated into the lives of ancient people? In this tour\, we’ll look at such artifacts as vases\, lamps\, and sarcophagi—featuring images of Athena\, Herakles\, Dionysus\, and more—and consider how this mythology was experienced by everyday people.\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:146632-21899369@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146632 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ancient Greece,Ancient Rome,Archaeology,Free,History,Magic,Museum,Mythology,Religion,Tour LOCATION:Kelsey Museum of Archaeology CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002048 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T180000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:SOUTH QUAD / FLETCHER 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135683-21899170@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135683 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:South Quad Game Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260310T094648 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T144500 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:136347-21899030@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 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260216T121707 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T160000 SUMMARY:Performance:The MacAdo or the Town of Balleydew DESCRIPTION:Presented by UMGASS. UID:145441-21897521@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145441 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mutotix LOCATION:Michigan League CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260312T092315 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T150000 SUMMARY:Presentation:Tour of the Universe: You Are Here DESCRIPTION:Rocket through space and sail among billions of stars and galaxies. Utilizing simulation software\, Dean Regas will guide guests through a family-friendly exploration of the mind-boggling scale of the universe. Along the way you’ll stop at the Moon and individual planets\, then you’ll make the jump to light speed and head to interstellar space and see all the galaxies in the universe. \n\nThis event is part of the Observatory's Saturday open house programming. Join us 12-11 pm and tour the historic building\, view our exhibits\, and participate in hands-on astronomy activities. And if weather permits\, you'll be able to view the sun with our solar telescope and the night sky with historic and modern telescopes. Families welcome\, admission is always free\, and registration is not required.\n\nDean Regas is a renowned public speaker\, author\, educator\, national popularizer of astronomy\, and an expert in observational astronomy. He served as the astronomer for the Cincinnati Observatory from 2000-2023 and was the astronomer in residence at the Grand Canyon in 2021. He is the author of seven books including “All About Orion\,” “100 Things to See in the Night Sky” and “How to Teach Grown-Ups About Pluto.” From 2010-2019 he was the co-host of the PBS program Star Gazers\, and he has contributed to Astronomy Magazine\, Sky and Telescope Magazine\, Farmer's Almanac\, USAToday\, Science Friday and Here & Now. He is also the host of a popular astronomy podcast \"Looking Up with Dean Regas.\" UID:146501-21899201@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146501 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Astronomers,astronomy,Children,Family,Lifelong Learning,Museum,museums,Natural Sciences,observing,Science,Telescope Observation,telescope viewing,Telescopes LOCATION:Detroit Observatory CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260318T144013 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T143000 SUMMARY:Performance:Amazin' Blue Spring Concert DESCRIPTION:Please visit https://mutotix.umich.edu/6392/6393 for more detail. UID:145759-21897786@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145759 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mutotix LOCATION:GA - Rackham CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260224T181516 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T160000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Altar Keeper: Reading and Open Mic DESCRIPTION:\n\nJoin Stamps MFA student and artist Michaela Nichelle in reading work from her written thesis\, Altar Keeper. Altar Keeper explores the life of Loretta Mims\, neighborhood candy lady and late grandmother of Michaela Nichelle. Through poetry\, various artist statements\, archival photography\, and recipes\, the artist unpacks the communal impact of Black Candy Ladies as cornerstones of their community. This work explores themes of grief\, love\, joy\, and communal care. In the second half of programming the artist opens the floor to the audience to share poems related to the listed themes. UID:145915-21898093@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145915 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002042 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T170000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:BURSLEY HALL 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135622-21899450@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135622 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Meet in Bursley Lobby CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002042 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T170000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:BURSLEY HALL 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135622-21900775@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135622 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Creative Suite CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260401T181638 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T160000 SUMMARY:Performance:Khanh Nhi Luong\, piano DESCRIPTION:DMA candidate in piano performance Khanh Nhi Luong performs a dissertation recital. UID:146530-21899241@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146530 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260312T181739 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T160000 SUMMARY:Performance:Rebekah Geller\, violin DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate student Rebekah Geller performs a recital. UID:146532-21899243@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146532 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Stearns Building - Cady Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260310T094417 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T154500 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:141325-21899019@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 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260401T181639 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T160000 SUMMARY:Performance:Sofia Puccio\, cello DESCRIPTION:Graduate student Sofia Puccio performs a final master's degree recital. UID:146531-21899242@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146531 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Stamps Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002042 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T170000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:TRANSDISCIPLINARY FELLOWS 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135685-21899847@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135685 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Fellows Lounge (8th Floor of Munger) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T001521 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260403T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Men's Tennis vs Michigan State DESCRIPTION:Men's Tennis vs Michigan State UID:147374-21900920@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147374 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Men's Tennis LOCATION:Varsity Tennis Bldg CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T002049 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T163000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:NORTH QUAD 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135674-21899434@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135674 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Meet in 3rd Floor Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260312T093104 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T170000 SUMMARY:Presentation:100 Things in the Night Sky DESCRIPTION:Want to know the name of that star? How do you find constellations like Orion\, Gemini\, and Taurus? When can you see the planets? In this family-friendly presentation based on his book of the same name\, astronomer Dean Regas will demonstrate the basic tips and tricks to identifying stars\, constellations\, planets\, and more in the night sky. You'll soon be on your way to finding 100 Things in the Night Sky. \n\nThis event is part of the Observatory's Saturday open house programming. Join us 12-11 pm and tour the historic building\, view our exhibits\, and participate in hands-on astronomy activities. And if weather permits\, you'll be able to view the sun with our solar telescope and the night sky with historic and modern telescopes. Families welcome\, admission is always free\, and registration is not required.\n\nDean Regas is a renowned public speaker\, author\, educator\, national popularizer of astronomy\, and an expert in observational astronomy. He served as the astronomer for the Cincinnati Observatory from 2000-2023 and was the astronomer in residence at the Grand Canyon in 2021. He is the author of seven books including “All About Orion\,” “100 Things to See in the Night Sky” and “How to Teach Grown-Ups About Pluto.” From 2010-2019 he was the co-host of the PBS program Star Gazers\, and he has contributed to Astronomy Magazine\, Sky and Telescope Magazine\, Farmer's Almanac\, USAToday\, Science Friday and Here & Now. He is also the host of a popular astronomy podcast \"Looking Up with Dean Regas.\" UID:146503-21899204@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146503 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Astronomers,astronomy,Children,Family,free,Lifelong Learning,Museum,museums,Natural Sciences,observing,Science,Telescope Observation,telescope viewing,Telescopes LOCATION:Detroit Observatory CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260402T181525 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Men's Tennis vs Michigan State DESCRIPTION:Men's Tennis vs Michigan State UID:146791-21899624@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146791 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Men's Tennis LOCATION:Varsity Tennis Bldg CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260312T181740 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T183000 SUMMARY:Performance:Judson Whitney\, French horn DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate student Judson Whitney performs a final senior recital. UID:146534-21899245@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146534 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Stamps Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260402T181639 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T183000 SUMMARY:Performance:Lauren Kim\, violin DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate student Lauren Kim performs a final senior recital. UID:146533-21899244@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146533 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260312T181740 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T183000 SUMMARY:Performance:Nova Brown\, voice DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate student Nova Brown performs a final senior recital. UID:146535-21899246@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146535 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Stearns Building - Cady Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260402T110148 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T194500 SUMMARY:Presentation:Creative Writing Capstone Readings DESCRIPTION:Readers include Katie Lynch\, Jianna Nazifi\, Nicholas Pera\, Samuel Smith\, Rebecca Warber\, Kendyl Watson\, Haley Brosnan\, and Sara Wong. More info and bios here:\nhttps://literatibookstore.com/event/2026-04-11/u-m-english-creative-writing-capstone-reading-pt-2 UID:147350-21900884@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147350 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Creative Writing,English Language And Literature,Reading LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T001520 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260315T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Rowing vs Texas DESCRIPTION:Rowing vs Texas UID:146607-21899345@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146607 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Rowing LOCATION:Michigan Boathouse CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260402T121631 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T210000 SUMMARY:Performance:\"Threshold\" – Dance BFA Concert DESCRIPTION:*This event is sold out. Limited tickets may be available at the door at 7:15 pm.*\n\nThe Department of Dance presents *Threshold*\, a collection of five works choreographed and directed by senior Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance majors Zamora Tamminga\, Sarah Snow\, Melisa Orduna\, Mia Brooks\, and Zeenia Shahpurwala. \n\n*Something has come undone* (Tamminga) is a series of vignettes of interpersonal relationships\, highlighting jazz music as a vessel for spontaneity\, resistance\, and connectivity. This theatrical work is set in a jazz bar\, where one’s intimate moments become deceptively public\, and where trying to forget may not be enough. \n\nDrawing from family dynamics\, sisterhood\, and early experiences of navigating unfamiliar emotions\, *Strangers Again* (Snow) examines how people carry\, suppress\, or redirect feelings\, and how those patterns manifest in the physical body. The dancers move through states of physical closeness and emotional distance\, tracing cycles of withdrawal\, fatigue\, and collective support. \n\n「三⾯鏡」*Sanmenkyou* (Brooks) is a triptych following three relational “faces”: the face shown to self\, the one to society\, and the face presented to the world through digital platforms\; where authenticity\, performance\, and global visibility coexist. Fundamentally based on the Japanese concepts of *honne* (true feelings) and *tatemae* (public façade)\, the conditions this describes are familiar to many multi-ethnic individuals navigating multiple cultural frameworks. \n\n*El Final* (Orduna) is rooted in the intensity of pivotal moments shaped by closure. The work explores the end of a chapter as it unfolds with heightened emotion and deep nostalgia. Through climactic\, tango-like scores and orchestral textures\, the dance’s journey traces the arc of longing and finality. Impermanence is the catalyst to growth\, unveiling the possibilities within every conclusion. \n\n*Ephemeral River* (Shahpurwala) explores the joy and silly little feeling dance brings when experienced onstage. Inviting the audience into a vibrant world shaped by play and genuine enjoyment\, the piece celebrates dance as a space for freedom\, humor\, and shared pleasure. The work invites performers and audiences alike to share in the simple joy of connection and moving together. UID:135485-21876874@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135485 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Concert,Dance,Free,North Campus LOCATION:Dance Building - Dance Performance Studio Theatre CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260403T181639 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T213000 SUMMARY:Performance:Chamber Opera: \"Working for the Macbeths\" DESCRIPTION:The Department of Voice & Opera presents the comic opera \"Working for the Macbeths\" (2023) with music by Johanny Navarro and libretto by Marcus Yi.\n\nConductor: Jayce Ogren with the Contemporary Directions Ensemble\nStage Director: Chía Patiño\nAssistant Conductor: Michael Roest\nCoaches/Pianists: Timothy Cheek\, Andrea Morokutti\n\nSung in English\n\nWORKING FOR THE MACBETHS\n\nComposer: Johanny Navarro | Librettist: Marcus Yi\nCommissioned by American Lyric Theater\nLawrence Edelson\, Artistic and General Director\nKelly Kuo\, Associate Artistic Director\n\n*Working for the Macbeths was developed under the auspices of the Composer Librettist Development Program at American Lyric Theater in New York City\, which is made possible through lead funding from the Mellon Foundation\, the Howard Gilman Foundation\, the Dubose and Dorothy Heyward Memorial Trust\, the National Endowment for the Arts\, the New York State Council on the Arts\, and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.*\n\nWORKING FOR THE MACBETHS will receive its world premiere at Pittsburgh Opera on February 27\, 2027. UID:141826-21889466@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141826 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Comedy,Free,Music,North Campus,Storytelling,Theater LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - McIntosh Theatre CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260318T122931 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T093000 SUMMARY:Performance:Frames and Frequencies DESCRIPTION:In this collaboration with Independent Film Festival Ypsilanti (iFFY)\, filmmakers who live or work in Washtenaw County will be invited to create a series of short silent films\, all of which will be set to live\, improvised music performed by Resonant Soundscapes\, a dynamic collective of Michigan-based artists that traverses wide-ranging jazz and electronic aesthetics. This hyper-local event brings out the best of Southeast Michigan\, showcasing the incredible talents in our community. UID:146755-21899589@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146755 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Film,music,UMS,university musical society,Ypsilanti,Ypsilanti Freighthouse LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260312T181743 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T213000 SUMMARY:Performance:Brady Smith\, jazz trombone DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate student Brady Smith performs a recital. UID:146538-21899249@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146538 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Stearns Building - Cady Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260303T152543 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Echoes of the Past: Greektown as Seen by Sam Karres DESCRIPTION:Explore the personal sketchbooks of Sam Karres\, Greek-American painter and artist\, as he illustrates the daily life of residents in Greektown\, Detroit. This exhibit highlights Detroit’s Greek-American community and urban scenery during the late 20th century. Experience art and life through Sam’s eyes with scenes of music\, dance\, restaurants\, and the faces of the community. Let the vivid watercolor paintings and expressive sketches transport you to a Greektown of the past\, and learn more about Sam Karres’ life as an artist.\n\nFeaturing works from the Sam Karres Archive\, 1955-2012\, held by the University of Michigan Library's Special Collection Research Center. Curated by Annelie Zissis and Arthur Pfeifer-Rubey\, Library Engagement Fellows. UID:146151-21898462@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146151 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library (2nd floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260330T181639 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T213000 SUMMARY:Performance:Joanne Chan\, violin DESCRIPTION:Graduate student Joanne Chan performs a final master's degree recital. UID:146537-21899248@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146537 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Stamps Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260312T121744 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T220000 SUMMARY:Performance:Men's Glee Club Spring Concert DESCRIPTION:The fan-favorite student organization continues years of tradition with their annual concerts in the fall and spring.\n\n*Not available as part of the Flex Series package.*\n\nConducted by Matthew Abernathy\n\nRecommended Ages: 3+\n\n*Buying Tickets\nSingle tickets available beginning August 4.*\n UID:135535-21876935@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135535 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Concert,Music LOCATION:Hill Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260404T001521 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260403T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Men's Tennis vs Toledo DESCRIPTION:Men's Tennis vs Toledo UID:147375-21900921@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147375 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Men's Tennis LOCATION:Varsity Tennis Bldg CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250930T094403 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:Penny and Sparrow DESCRIPTION:A wise wizard once said: “when in doubt\, always follow your nose.” \n\nThe last album from Penny and Sparrow\, Olly Olly\, was a work of revelation and liberation. A search for and an embrace of the self. I imagine they were left with a headscratcher of a question: well\, shit. Where do you go from there?\n\nFortunately\, they listened to the wizard and followed their noses backwards to find their way forward. \n\nAiming to strip away pretense and invite experimentation\, they commandeered a garden shed from a friend and retrofitted it to make a twenty-track album that is vast\, weird\, and wholly unexpected. \n\nIf Lefty is anything\, it is the journal of Penny and Sparrow’s inner child. Dog-eared\, lock busted open. On its pages the sketches of dreams\, nightmares\, erotica\, and literary fan fiction graffiti the margins of poetry\, elegies\, and love letters in the wild colors of saxophone blue\, electronic pink\, and blood harmony red. \n\nBeautifully varied and richly rendered\, it is an album that wanders from theme to theme\, style to style\, exultation to tragedy. Yet it is never lost. If anything\, it is at play. \n\nUnited by its intimate vocals and aching harmonies\, its acoustic laments trickle into ethereal pop only to surge into whimsical ballads and crest into grand hooligan anthems that sway gently down to familiar shores where melancholic ballads tell of love lost\, found\, forgotten\, and remembered. \n\nAndy and Kyle have written some albums in blood. Others they’ve whispered to the sea. This one they danced in the sky with smiles on their faces. Lefty feels like not just a celebration of their journey beyond the bounds of their traditional genre\, but as if they have rediscovered the joy in music by honoring the sounds that inspired two boys growing up in Texas to one day make the damn stuff themselves.\n\n–Pierce Brown\, author and friend\n\n\nVIP includes:\n \nOne general admission ticket\nEarly entry into the venue\nAccess to an intimate pre-show soundcheck party (2-3 songs)\nQ&A with Penny & Sparrow\nLimited edition tour poster\; autographed by Penny & Sparrow\nCrowd Free Merchandise Shopping\nLimited availability\n \nEarly Entry includes:\n\nOne general admission ticket\nEarly entry into the venue\nLimited edition tour poster\; autographed by Penny & Sparrow\nCrowd Free Merchandise Shopping\nLimited availability UID:139929-21886360@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139929 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260330T121640 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T213000 SUMMARY:Performance:So Hyang In\, piano DESCRIPTION:DMA candidate in piano performance So Hyang In performs a dissertation recital. UID:146536-21899247@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146536 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260225T133621 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T220000 SUMMARY:Performance:Starstruck Show DESCRIPTION:A performance of Starstruck written by Elaine Lee\, Susan Norfleet Lee\, and Dale Place put on by the RC Players.\n\nSynopsis: Starstruck is a feminist science fiction comedy taking place in the far future\, where humans have spread across the stars. In the wake of a toppled galactic dictator\, freeform chaos has taken hold of the galaxy\, as various factions fight for control of the freshly liberated Multiverse. In the wake of the disappearance of Prime Minister Glorianna\, The United Federation of Female Freedom Fighters have sent Captain Galatia 9 and her crew aboard the Harpy to instate Erotica Ann\, their science officer\, as Prime Minister in her absence\, in order to stop a Civil War on Glorianna’s home planet. However\, the Harpy stumbles across another ship\, Siren 3– captained by Verloona Ti\, Galatia’s lifelong nemesis— cultivating a sinister plot involving Glorianna’s disappearance. The crew of the Harpy begins an infiltration of the Siren 3\, resulting in absurd shenanigans such as psychic meltdowns\, a wannabe villain\, fights with a raging cyborg— all with the fate of the Multiverse on the line.\n\n8pm\, April 10th and 11th in the Keene Theater in East Quadrangle UID:145944-21898164@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145944 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,arts,Arts Initiative,Comedy,Drama,LGBT,live performance,performance,Storytelling,Student Org,Theater,theatre LOCATION:East Quadrangle - Keene Theater CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260401T155400 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T230000 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:143097-21892084@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:20260216T121707 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T220000 SUMMARY:Performance:The MacAdo or the Town of Balleydew DESCRIPTION:Presented by UMGASS. UID:145441-21897520@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145441 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mutotix LOCATION:Michigan League CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260331T121647 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T220000 SUMMARY:Performance:Uncle Vanya DESCRIPTION:Chekhov’s tragicomedy about a dysfunctional family and the country property they share has been a perennial favorite since it premiered in 1899 in Moscow. Schmidt’s translation highlights the humor in the conflict between two brothers – the one who left for the city\, and the one who remained. \n\nContent Advisory: This play contains a reference to suicide and gun violence.\nRecommended Ages: 15+\n\nWritten by Anton Chekhov\nTranslation by Paul Schmidt\nDirected by Dan Cantor\n\n*April 5 is Easter Sunday\n\n*Buying Tickets\nFlex Series ticket packages available beginning June 10\; Single tickets available beginning August 4.*\n UID:135536-21876936@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135536 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:North Campus,Storytelling,Theater LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Arthur Miller Theatre CONTACT: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR