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These are the upcoming events that are happening to assist graduate and professional students in building learning and growth outside of their academic disciplines. Transdisciplinary Fellows programs focus on building community and developing transdisciplinary skills essential for success in 21st-century careers.
If you have any suggestions for future events, please let a Fellow know!

The Ginsberg Center offers multiple workshops to support students and staff who are working with communities through courses, student organizations or independently. Learning in Community (LinC) is an educational workshop and training series focused on supporting those interested in community engagement, social justice, democratic engagement, advocacy, activism and philanthropy. Sessions address one or more of the following areas:
Community Engagement Essentials
Democratic Engagement
Student Organization Support
In addition to our LinC Workshop Series, groups can also request individual workshops. For more information, or to submit a request for one of the below workshops, please visit our website: ginsberg.umich.edu/linc.

As part of a broader campus-wide strategy of complementary efforts to support and enhance bilateral relationships between the University of Michigan and Minority Serving Institution (MSIs), Rackham Graduate School is offering funding opportunities through the MSI Outreach and Collaboration Grant competition. Please join us to learn more about the funding opportunity.


*Informational session attendance is not required to be considered for the grant but is encouraged.

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Looking for a research opportunity? Thinking about a summer job? Want to work on campus?

FYE and the University Career Center want to help you so that you're prepared and have an AWESOME resume.

Come to this session to learn about University of Michigan health and safety resources and how they apply to you while you're abroad! This session is especially geared towards students who will be traveling/interning/studying independently (on a non-UM/external) program this summer. Dinner will be provided!
This session is part of the "Global Wolverines: Preparing You to Have a Successful International Experience" event series.

Here at Munger Graduate Residences, we recognize it is important for graduate and professional students to learn and grow outside of their academic disciplines. Throughout the year, students have the opportunity to take part in events focused on building community and developing transdisciplinary skills essential for success in 21st-century careers.

A workshop from the Office of Student Conflict Resolution where you will learn about ways to engage in healthy conflict with an emphasis on roommate conflict. Beyond the Diag will also be present to share information about resources in the Ann Arbor community.

This workshop will focus on jobs in the for-profit, not-for-profit, and government sectors, helping master's and Ph.D. students to navigate the interview process, and strategize on how to effectively answer questions by articulating strengths and skills.

This TED-style event allows students, faculty, and staff to share their personal experiences with disabilities and raise awareness of accessibility, mental health, and other differences in an inclusive, supportive, educational environment. Organized by disabled students and students with disabilities from the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) Student Advisory Board, this annual event is a great way for individuals to share their experiences with members of the campus and Ann Arbor community.
Come join us for a couple minutes or a couple hours!
WHEN: Thursday, March 21st from 6:00-8:30 pm.
WHERE: Hatcher Graduate Library, Gallery Room

Food will be provided!
Present @ event: ASL interpreters and CART Services. Working on live-streaming the event through our Facebook event page (find us at SpeakABLE 2019).

We ask that attendees do not wear perfume, cologne or strong scents as others can be sensitive to said fragrances - out main wish is to create an inclusive environment! Also if, during the event, you need to get up, move around the room or leave for whatever reason, you are more than encouraged to do so. There will be various furniture set-ups throughout the room to hopefully accommodate everyone’s needs.

Questions or concerns? Contact Felicity Harfield at frfield@umich.edu

We are looking for graduate and professional
students to be Resident Advisors, Graduate Diversity Coordinators and Trandisciplinary Fellows who want to make a difference and are committed to contributing to the resident experience. Attend an information session to learn more about this opportunity!

The first step in creating your organization is attending New Student Organization Orientation. This orientation will cover the basics of student orgs, Maize Pages org registration and authorized signer processes, and answer questions you have about setting up your org. At least one representative of your student org will need to attend orientation for your org to begin registration.

If you are unable to attend an orientation date, please email neworgsupport@umich.edu to set up an individual appointment.

Readers & Best was created in the Summer of 2014 as a joint collaboration between the Ginsberg Center’s Literacy Initiatives and the Athletic Department’s Let’s Go Do program. The goal was to provide opportunities for students across campus to come together to support reading in local schools through one-time visits. We provide the monthly curriculum for each visit, which includes a book and activity specific to the grade level of the classroom. The general Readers & Best visit requires a 2.5 hour time block from student volunteers. This includes the brief orientation, travel and the time at the school. Typically, we offer 10 slots for schools participating in the Readers and Best curriculum. The visit is led by a site leader and up to 6 additional students (since we can fit 7 people in a van). Volunteers are at the school for an hour and a half, so each volunteer reads to 2 classrooms for 30 minutes each. The Ginsberg Center provides transportation to and from the schools.

The Michigan Men: An Expedition of Manhood Program is looking for fraternity members to join its Winter 2019 Cohort. The Michigan Men Program’s mission is to assist fraternity members in developing concrete strategies to promote their own personal wellness (ex. mental, physical, emotional), develop strong, supportive & fulfilling relationships (ex. friendships, fraternal relationships, intimate relationships), and fraternity cultures that live out the values of brotherhood and service. Benefits of participating include:


Forming supportive relationships with other participants Developing actionable strategies that promote healthy relationships, consent, and good pleasure focused intimacy Identifying and practicing self-care strategies/philosophies Engaging in meaningful discussions around masculinity Developing one’s own personal definition of what it means to be a man or masculine Receiving a $50.00 Amazon gift card following the successful completion of all seven sessions


The Michigan Men Program is a seven session, 5-15 member dialogue program. Each session lasts 80-minutes and will be held in the OSCR Conference Room (Ste. 100, Student Activities Building, 515 E. Jefferson St., Ann Arbor, MI, 48109).



The weekly Michigan Men meeting time will be based-off all members shared availability. Please disregard the specific dates listed for each session. Following the completion of the sessions page all participants will receive a link to an electronic scheduling site in order to share availability. The weekly Michigan Men meeting time will be based-off all members shared availability. The registration deadline is 3/14/19 at 11:59 p.m. Please contact Jim McEvilly, Michigan Men Project Director, with any questions (E: mcevillp@umich.edu P: (734) 936-6308)

These offerings are available to Student Life Professional Staff and our academic colleagues, they are voluntary, and are designed to build staff skills and capacities for advancing University and Divisional strategic priorities including the University’s DEI strategic plan.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
You can register for all workshops at Sessions@Michigan (https://sessions.studentlife.umich.edu)
All workshops are free to Student Life Professional Staff Members
For Non-Student Life Attendees the registration fee for workshops is $100.00 per participant
Registration site will ask for a shortcode and the registration fee will be transferred from the account after attendance

These sessions of Impact Training are specifically for fraternity and sorority members or potential members. Please bring your mcard for attendance.

Please read the following description in its entirety before beginning your application:

Thank you so much for your interest in the BLI Retreat in Detroit. This year's theme is "Start Small. Dream Big!" and we will explore what it means to fulfill goals that address larger issues by taking them one small step at a time. The retreat will feature visits to iconic Detroit Institutions like the Motown Museum and Eastern Market, plus engaging speakers and activities to reflect on our experiences! Also, we will be eating some really good food. Please fill out the form below to the best of your ability.

The retreat will take place from 5:00pm on March 22, 2019 to 3:00pm on March 24, 2019. Unfortunately, if you cannot be at the retreat in its entirety you will not be able to attend. All costs for food, lodging, and transportation will be provided. We recommend bringing spending money for our trip to the Eastern Market.

***It is requested that all accepted participants attend a training on community engagement***

If you have any questions about the retreat or this application, please do not hesitate to contact Mya Haynes at bli-progasst7@umich.edu.

Start the season of spring right with a night of new connections through workshops, food and fun: engage with students across campus to discover tips and tricks for winning more with the help of SuccessConnects!

Bystander Intervention Training for student organizations intending to receive over $1000 in funding from Central Student Government's Student Organization Funding Committee.

Student Life is committed to a culture of inclusive well-being for its staff and campus community. We pride ourselves on being student-centered and in holding a high level of care in working with students, and yet we can’t pour from an empty cup. Framing around these values, and also using the model of personal well-being at the intersection of diversity, equity and inclusion, this session aims to engage staff in reflection around the eight dimensions of personal well-being. Using restorative practices and the power of the circle process, staff will share stories of well-being to enhance and continue our best work in supporting students and each other.
Back by popular demand! After a great response at the Student Life Professional Development Conference, we are offering this session again as part of Student Life Professional Development.

Grab some lunch and enjoy a relaxing chair massage courtesy of the Rackham Graduate School. (Please note that massages will be provided for as many students as possible. A scheduled time will be assigned upon arrival.)

This workshop will provide an overview of the career competencies employers look for in employees, with a focus on how you can gain these skills while abroad this summer. This workshop will be facilitated by the University Career Center.
This session is part of the "Global Wolverines: Preparing You to Have a Successful International Experience" event series.

Change it Up! brings bystander intervention skills to the University of Michigan community for the purpose of building inclusive, respectful, and safe communities. It is based on a nationally recognized four-stage bystander intervention model that helps individuals intervene in situations that negatively impact individuals, organizations, and the campus community.
This session is only open to graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. Thank you for your understanding.

Share your feedback with SAPAC!

Sign up to participate in a focus group where you can provide feedback and insight into the Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center (SAPAC)! You feedback will help shape the future of SAPAC!
No need to have in-depth knowledge of SAPAC or its services to participate. We are looking for a wide range of perspectives and want to hear from students who have varying levels of engagement with SAPAC.

Despite the renovations, these focus groups will be taking place in the SAPAC Union space, in the hallway that connects West Quad to the Union on the groundfloor. The entrance for this is across from South Quad on E. Madison St.
Note: All focus group results will be presented in aggregate. Comments will not
be attributed to anyone by name.

Come participate in updates to the Relationship Remix script! We've heard your overarching feedback about hopes and wishes for what could be improved upon in this program - now we want to work together to try to implement those changes.

Are you studying, interning, volunteering, or traveling abroad this summer? Or do you hope to? Join the International Center to hear experienced staff give tips on how to navigate traveling in various parts of the world.

Looking for psychology research positions or service learning courses? Research labs and service learning courses attending this event are looking for undergraduate students!
Link to google doc with descriptions of all opportunities will be included in the event reminder email sent to you 24-48 hours before the Fair.

Increasingly, hiring committees are interested in how prospective faculty job candidates will contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a result, many academic employers have begun to request a "diversity statement" as part of the faculty job application process. In this interactive session, you will bring a draft of your diversity statement and spend time giving and receiving feedback on it with your peers using a rubric. If you have not yet written a draft diversity statement, you will be better served by first attending "Writing a Diversity Statement."
This session is only open to graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. Thank you for your understanding.

In addition to substantial monetary awards, this is a fantastic professional development opportunity through which you can collaborate with other professionals, work on a real-world multidisciplinary issue, and grow your Michigan network. You do not need to live in Munger to participate; this competition is open to ALL graduate and professional students, so please spread the word!

This info session will provide an overview of the Sociology major. Interested students will be able to declare at the end of the session.
Topics covered will include:
Pre-reqs
Major Requirements and checking progress
Optional Subplans: Law, Justice, and Social Change, Sociology of Health and Medicine, and Sociology/Social Work
The Honors Program
Sociology Undergraduate Research Opportunities (SURO - SOC 394)
Project Community (SOC 225)
Study Abroad and Internships


There will be a short question and answer session at the end. Please bring your laptop!

Women in Student Affairs affinity group meetings for University of Michigan professionals and graduate students.

Join us for a session about self-care and mitigating mental and emotional concerns common to the Peace Corps Volunteer.
Event is scheduled from 2-4pm, and will consist of 1.5 hours of structured discussion followed by 30 minutes of open-ended activities and conversations.
Made participatory, fun, and relevant in collaboration with Wolverine Wellness

Are you interesting in thinking about the challenges and needs of non-traditional students? Join us for a screening and discussion of Unlikely.

Going abroad this summer? Come find out tips for managing your money while abroad! This presentation will be given by a representative from PNC Bank, and will be based on questions they frequently get from students preparing to study abroad!
International Center staff members will also give tips on creating and balancing a budget abroad!

International Coffee Hour is a great place for international and U.S. students, scholars, faculty, and staff to socialize with each other and meet new people from around the world.

Kick-off Graduate Student Appreciation week by enjoying a hot breakfast and networking with fellow students, faculty, and staff.