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Please note the following:

Before you sign-up, please make sure you have secured your supervisor's approval for attendance.
Register for only ONE session.
In this training, you will learn to:

Use the Shared Hiring Philosophy as a guide to creating an inclusive search experience and process framework that supports equitable candidate selection from preparation to onboarding Conduct behavior-based interviewing Create a team-oriented approach to an effective and positive candidate experienceThrough demonstration and hands-on practice, this course will serve as a guide to help you through the experience of being part of a search committee team.

Are you interested in learning how to effectively connect with colleagues and prospective employers? Do you want to learn how to discuss your research with those outside of your field? If so, this integrative workshop will help you develop a strong pitch that can be used in networking opportunities. Come and a) learn about the process of networking, b) develop and practice your pitch, c) reflect on when (and when not) to bring your research up in your pitch, and d) understand University Career Center networking and career development resources.


Brought to you by the University Career Center, in partnership with Rackham Graduate School.

Financial Education SeriesReady to feel more confident about your finances?Join Heather Moore, Ph.D., assistant director for U-M Financial Education and Engagement, for a relaxed and practical three-part financial literacy series designed specifically for graduate students.
This engaging series covers essential topics such as budgeting, credit, debt management, student loans, and understanding your paycheck and benefits. Whether you’re just starting to build financial knowledge or looking to strengthen existing skills, these sessions offer clear strategies and actionable advice to help you make informed financial decisions.


Sessions are friendly, approachable, and tailored to real graduate student needs. Come with questions—leave with tools, clarity, and confidence to better manage your financial well-being.

Calling all stressed SMTD students to join our wellness group series to learn about the impacts of stress, strategies to cope, and enjoy a free lunch! Each session we will focus on different stress management techniques and provide a safe space for students to share their stressors. Students are welcome to attend one wellness group or all four. While it is targeted for SMTD students, any students are welcome to attend.

These mental health education and support groups are a service of the U-M Eisenberg Family Depression Center, in partnership with the School of Music, Theatre & Dance’s Wellness Program.

Registration is not required for in-person wellness groups, but is recommended so there is enough lunch for all attendees.

Organizational Excellence organizes and facilitates Empowering Blue, a program where the U-M community can learn about ideas and best practices for continuous improvement. Our mission is to empower the U-M community to take action by sharing ideas and best practices to make their work better and easier.

Come enjoy a sweet treat and make new friends while testing out U-M's
new conversation game, The Pluralism Playdeck.
The Pluralism Playdeck is
a low-key scaffolded card game designed to allow university students to
practice the interpersonal skills they need to engage in compassionate and
honest conversations about hot-button issues across ideological and
demographic differences. You'll learn about yourself. You'll learn about
others. You'll develop a skill set that will serve you well in both
social and professional settings.

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.

New to the U.S. or just want to feel more confident managing finances here? Join Dr. Heather Moore with Financial Education for a friendly workshop designed for all—whether you’re learning the basics or looking to build on existing knowledge, Heather will provide the info you need, including:
Financial Resources: Who does what on campus: the difference between Student Financial Services (SFS), Office of Financial Aid (OFA), Collections, and when to contact each office
U.S. money systems: how they work: banking basics, credit vs. debit, credit scores, credit cards, and private loans
Real-life impact: how credit and banking can affect off-campus housing, deposits, utilities, and budgeting
Bring your questions - there will be time for Q&A.
Refreshments will be provided at this event.

Hello NPTCG!

The LSA Opportunity Hub is visiting NPTCG THIS THURSDAY, March 26, 3-5pm in the LSA Multipurpose Room (LSA 1040) with a workshop and individual career coaching opportunities! We’ll spend the first hour with a career workshop to identify ways NPTs can begin exploring the LSA Opportunity Hub’s resources and get started on career development. In the second hour, two Hub Career Coaches will be available for short 10-25 minute individual career coaching conversations. Hope to see you there!

About the Opportunity Hub
Curious about what resources the Hub offers and how you can access them? In this workshop, you will learn about coaching appointments, events/workshops, interview rooms, and the Hub Canvas course for self-led async reflection and resources.
How to schedule career coaching appointments and book quiet interview rooms
How to find Hub career modules on Canvas
How can the Hub support me when I have a family and job to consider?
Some other resources UM offers such as CEW+ and UCC

Getting Started on Career Development
Wondering what industries and career roles align with your skills and interests? In this workshop, NPTs will reflect on career pathways data, explore career options, learn strategies to find career pathways that align with your values and unique skill set.

This workshop addresses questions like:
What are career pathways UM alums have taken?
Where can you find information on major-career pathways and industries?
What steps can you be taking now to prepare for your future career?
How to think about what’s next as a First Gen in your family pursuing a degree
Where to start if your career experience seems unrelated to what I want to do in the future
How do you decide what career options are right for you?

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.

https://umich.zoom.us/j/93849579627?jst=3

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.

Organized and sponsored by the Ginsberg Center's Student Advisory Board, Movie Nights aim to bring Ginsberg Center students together to build community with each other. At the Ginsberg Center, our mission is to cultivate and steward equitable partnerships between communities and the University of Michigan in order to advance social change for the public good.

Please note: The movies selected for screening do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Ginsberg Center or its affiliates, and their inclusion does not constitute an endorsement of any particular viewpoint.

These focus group sessions are designed to understand the ways in which Women in Science & Engineering may better support graduate students and postdocs in STEM (defined broadly). Participants will engage in a small group discussion and mini-design session to help guide future programming from WISE.
Participants will receive a $25 gift card for attending one of the focus group sessions.
For in person focus groups, lunch or dinner are provided.
All STEM graduate students or post-docs (regardless of sex or gender identity) who care about gender equity in STEM are welcome to participate.

The pre-health journey can be both rewarding and stressful. This event is designed to provide a fun and relaxing space for pre-health students to decompress and have open discussions about mental health. We will be going over common stressors and symptoms of poor mental health for pre-health students, and self care strategies to improve overall well being. There will be a variety of activities including journal decorating, glitter jar making, coloring and more! We will also be joined by a therapy dog from Therapaws of Michigan. Food will be provided. All students are welcome!

The 36th Annual David W. Belin Lecture will be delivered by Dr. Ayala Fader on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Food will be served at the pre-lecture reception, and Fader will sign books after the lecture. All are invited to join the Frankel Center for our most popular community event of the year! There is an online attendance option for this event.

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.

The SCOR Executive Board is excited to host a series of small group events designed to foster networking, collaboration, and community-building in a fun and relaxed setting. Each Executive Board member will plan a unique activity or event for a group of 5-6 participants, giving you the chance to connect with new peers in an engaging way.
📅 Flexible Scheduling:Events will be held at different times, so you can sign up for the time that best fits your schedule. However, to encourage fresh connections, participant groups will be randomly assigned, allowing you to meet and interact with a diverse mix of graduate students.
🎯 Why Join?
Expand your network and make meaningful connections.Enjoy a fun and interactive activity.Contribute to building a stronger graduate student community.👉 Sign up now to reserve your spot and be part of this exciting series of small group events!

Men of Color Leading & Investing in Community (M-CLIC) presents: "The CLIC-N-CUTZ" Barbershop Series
Topic: “Finish What You Started”
Featuring Special Guest: Mr. Keion Harris, Research Fellow - Citizens Research Council of Michigan & Detroit City Council's Legislative Policy Division
In the final barbershop series of the academic year, we will focus on persistence, purpose, and progress. Life rarely follows a straight line. In this workshop, we’ll explore the twists and turns that can derail momentum and how persistence can keep you moving toward your goals, whether they’re big, small, personal, or professional.
We’ll also unpack the idea of “making it”: what success can look like at different stages, and how giving back and supporting others can be part of your journey, not just the destination.
Scholars will leave with clearer insight on:

Where you are right now (personally and/or professionally) Where you want to go next The tangible, realistic steps needed to get there
Come ready to reflect, reset, and build a plan to finish what you started!
About M-CLIC: M-CLIC is a university-wide mentorship initiative open to all participants of any race or gender who seek to engage and foster a stronger sense of community and support for men of color at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.
Event Highlight: M-CLIC's signature workshop, the "CLIC-N-CUTZ" Barbershop Series, a unique, informative, and safe-spaced barbershop experience. Beyond free haircuts and refreshments from local licensed barbers, participants sit back and engage in trending topics and critical issues affecting men of color while brainstorming effective solutions to counteract some of today's stresses.
M-CLIC - Conversation. Connection. Community. Culture.
For more information, visit our website at https://oami.umich.edu/m-clic/ or by email at MCLIC-info@umich.edu

Naloxone (NARCAN) is a life-saving medicine that can reverse the effects of overdosing on an opioid. Join CURIS: Public Health Advocacy and Washtenaw Face Addiction Now to learn how to identify an opioid overdose, where to find NARCAN in Ann Arbor, how to administer NARCAN, and make NARCAN care kits for students in need. Swag, light refreshments and snacks, and free NARCAN will be provided.

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!

Join the Public Health Practice and Global Engagement Team in partnership with the MDHHS Bureau of Emergency Preparedness, EMS, and Systems of Care (BEPESoC) for an opportunity to tour the Bureau of Laboratories and learn more about the Emergency Coordination Center.
When: Friday, March 27 from 8:00AM - 3:00PM.
Transportation and lunch will be provided.
We will meet at the School of Public Health on the day of for a departure by 8:00AM and returning by 3:00PM.
Space is limited.

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"I just have a quick question."No problem! Send us an email and we'll respond in 24-36 hours.

The Davis, Markert, and Nickerson Academic Freedom Lecture Committee (DMNC) invites you to a conversation about political pressures on academic freedom.
The event will feature the work of Dr. Demet Bolat, whose research examines the political, institutional, and epistemological effects of anti-genderism on academia in Turkey. Joining Dr. Bolat in the discussion will be two U-M faculty who will speak about U-M faculty efforts to address political pressures on academic freedom: U-M Associate Professor Gretchen Keppel-Aleks (Climate and Space, Engineering) and Faculty Senate Chair Derek Peterson (History, LSA).
The event will be on Friday, March 27th at 9:30am, with doors opening at 9am with breakfast foods provided (including breakfast burritos).
Please visit the main event page for more details.

Sign up for Zund Training at Taubman College. Taubman College students only.

Rackham/Sweetland Workshops, co-sponsored by the Rackham Graduate
School, cover a host of topics designed to help graduate students in
various aspects of writing.

The goal of the Pathology Research Seminar Series is to educate attendees about new developments in the research of mechanisms of diseases. After completing this activity participants will be able to engage and pursue new experimental methods and arenas of investigation and incorporate knowledge into pathological diagnostic algorithms.

Learn about the art of zines, handmade booklets focusing on niche topics. at this fun event. Create your own zine from just a piece of paper, art supplies and newspaper scraps, or bring your own zines to distribute and trade with event participants!

Virtual Visit Days are the online counterpart to our in-person visit event, designed for newly admitted MSI and MHI students who want to start connecting with the UMSI community from wherever they are. Held across multiple days, these virtual sessions give you the opportunity to learn more about the people, resources, and experiences that will shape your time at UMSI.

During these sessions, you’ll hear from a range of UMSI staff teams who support students throughout their graduate journey, including the Career Development Office, Engaged Learning Office, and Academic Success Team. Presentations will highlight career preparation resources, experiential learning opportunities, academic support, and funding options available to graduate students.

You’ll also have the chance to attend short “lightning lectures” from UMSI faculty, offering a preview of the kinds of ideas, research, and discussions that define the classroom experience.

Whether you’re exploring the opportunities available to you or beginning to picture life at UMSI and in Ann Arbor, Virtual Visit Days are a great way to start building connections with the community before the semester begins.

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:

“How many workshops do I have to sign up for?”

You only need to sign up for 1 workshop. Attending 1 workshop will fulfill the requirement for the training.

“I see that there is more than one session, does it matter which one I sign up for?”

It 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.

“Is this workshop required?”

This workshop is required for all transfer and first-year students at the University of Michigan.

“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.”

Our 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.

“What if I struggle to learn in a presentation setting? I’m an active learner.”

Our 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.

“Can I request accommodations?”

We 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.

“I missed my workshop, what should I do ?”

Our 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.

“I have had gender-based violence training before, can I get this requirement waived?”

As 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.

“I’m a commuter/non-traditional student, do I still have to attend?"

Yes, 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.

“I still have questions! Who should I contact?"

Please contact us at SAPAC-FYRST@umich.edu.

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.

Global Wolverines is an event series for students traveling abroad during the summer. The aim of the events is to provide students with a foundation essential for having successful international experiences.

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.