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The Michigan Arts Festival spotlights the vibrant university arts scene, serving as a broad invitation for everyone to engage with the arts at Michigan—our museums, theaters, and concert halls—to celebrate the role of the arts in research, learning, and community life.

In partnership with Voices of the Staff, the U-M Arts Initiative is offering the Michigan Arts Festival Staff Explorer Pass, made up of complimentary tickets for select campus events and extra special experiences for U-M staff members all throughout October! U-M Staff members from all three campuses are encouraged to participate and are welcome to register for as many or as few programs as they would like. Please note that limited space is available for several of the Staff Explorer Pass opportunities, but waitlists will be available if a Session is full.

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.

The American Red Cross lifeguard training and certification are imperative to the process of getting hired on as an official Red Cross lifeguard. Our detailed blended learning training includes both testing of hands-on skills as well as comprehension on written tests. The certification, which includes First Aid, CPR and AED training, is valid for two years upon completion and is accepted nationwide. Allow approximately 6 hours to complete the online portion which must be completed prior to attending the first day of the course.
**There is no fee for current Michigan Recreation employees. The fee for non-employees is $290. Please use this link to complete payment.**

Join us for our annual Coaching Cirlces! Each coaching session will provide 8-10 staff members with an opportunity to interact informally with a Student Life Unit Director (or leader) around a leadership topic of interest to them. These are informal conversations (rather than workshops or presentations) between staff and these leaders who have experience with and willingness to share their wisdom around these topics.
Staff are asked to register for no more than one coaching circle a semester. Space is very limited, register today!

We want you to have all the information you need to make informed decisions about your education and your future.

MADS Admissions & Recruitment coordinator Kelly Barger leads an application tips webinar with a live Q&A. Attendees will hear about the MADS program, the skills-based admission process, what's required as part of the application, and how the placement process works. Please join us to get your questions answered, and benefit from the curiosity of like-minded peers!

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 to accommodate as many students as possible, and you only need to attend one session before you apply. If you are unable to attend an information session, we highly recommend emailing our team (umsi,.undergrad@umich.edu) to make sure you have all of the necessary details or scheduling a 1:1 appointment with a student ambassador or admissions advisor.
These information sessions are for students interested in transferring to UMSI from outside of the University of Michigan- Ann Arbor campus.

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 students who are still enrolled in high school

The Psychology STAR Scholars Program (Scholarship, Transferable skills, Academia & Research) is an important educational initiative that helps students build the research and professional skills essential for success in both college and today’s knowledge-based economy. STAR offers students hands-on experience, structured mentoring, and pathways to academic and professional advancement. Our virtual Fall Seminar Series is open to all students. This series is led by our STAR Scholars mentors and faculty director, Dr. Cindy Lustig.

The Ethics, Integrity, and Compliance Office is hosting the inaugural Ethics & Compliance Week at the University of Michigan. Please join us in supporting the university through ethics and compliance educational sessions.

This instructor-led, hands-on training session covers the process of preparing and submitting proposals using the eResearch Proposal Management (eRPM) system, including Grants.gov to create and edit a Proposal Approval Form (PAF).

RCRS C: Personal, professional, and financial conflicts of interest; supervisory and mentoring relationships and responsibilities; responsibilities of collaborative research.


Please arrive 10 minutes prior to start time. If you arrive late for any reason, you will not be admitted. Similarly, if you leave early, you will not receive credit for your attendance.
**Bring your Mcard.** Your card will be swiped through a card reader to record your attendance at the end of the workshop. If you don't have your card swiped, you will have to attend another session of this workshop.
If you cannot attend this workshop, please drop your registration as soon as possible so that a waitlisted student may be able to attend.
**Please note: Masco Commons, including the kitchen and lounge areas, are for faculty use only.

Be sure to watch the video that was linked to you and be prepared to ask questions.

If none of the available times work for you, please email me-aso@umich.edu to find an alternative time to declare.

Join us for a special evening as members of the U-M community share personal stories of living, learning, and growing in new places—whether that’s studying abroad or navigating life as an international student in the U.S. Hear candid accounts of funny, moving, eye-opening, and transformative moments that shape our global journeys, both near and far. Celebrate cultural insights, new perspectives, and the power of storytelling with our international community.
Light refreshments provided. All are welcome!

This event is organized by the Center for Global & Intercultural Study, Global Engagement — Office of the Provost, the International Institute, International Programs in Engineering, Ross Global Initiatives, and the International Center.

Our goal at WISE is to see students succeed in pursuit of their STEM degrees and careers. One of the biggest ways to positively impact student success is through community! Join us for dinner, crafts, and a chance to make new friends, expand you U-M network, and build STEM community, hosted by our student mentors.
(Choose the event below that best suits your schedule! We run the same event two nights in a row to give more students the opportunity to participate.)



STEM equity for everyone needs everyone! WISE programming is open to all students regardless of sex, gender, or gender identity.

Created by the MORE Committee, these workshops are designed to strengthen the student–faculty mentoring relationship through the development of shared expectations, sharing mentoring best practices, and understanding of mentoring across differences.
The Getting Your Mentoring Relationship off to a Good Start Workshop is attended jointly by faculty mentors and their graduate student mentees.The Mentoring Across Difference 2.0 Workshop is attended only by faculty mentors.The Mentoring 101 New Faculty Workshop is attended only by faculty new to U-M or starting a faculty mentoring role.

Separate registration for students is available at: https://myumi.ch/11ANg.

Created by the MORE Committee, these workshops are designed to strengthen the student–faculty mentoring relationship through the development of shared expectations, sharing mentoring best practices, and understanding of mentoring across differences.The Getting Your Mentoring Relationship Off to a Good Start Workshop is attended jointly by faculty mentors and their graduate student mentees. Mentors and mentees first participate in separate parallel sessions, where they reflect on their own goals, working styles, and approaches to common challenges. Afterwards, each student–faculty pair collaborates to create a written mentoring plan that outlines key elements such as needs, objectives, and mutual expectations. Among Rackham doctoral students who have drafted mentoring plans, 83 percent report finding them helpful. Mentoring pairs are encouraged to consider attending the optional one-on-one discussion time at the end of the workshop, where they have dedicated time to work together on developing the mentoring plan.
Separate registration for faculty is available at: https://myumi.ch/61V6J.

RCRS D: Ethics


Please arrive 10 minutes prior to start time. If you arrive late for any reason, you will not be admitted. Similarly, if you leave early, you will not receive credit for your attendance.
**Bring your Mcard.** Your card will be swiped through a card reader to record your attendance at the end of the workshop. If you don't have your card swiped, you will have to attend another session of this workshop.
If you cannot attend this workshop, please drop your registration as soon as possible so that a waitlisted student may be able to attend.
**Please note: Masco Commons, including the kitchen and lounge areas, are for faculty use only.

This workshop series will equip you with practical strategies for communicating science with clarity and confidence as a graduate student or postdoctoral researcher. You will explore approaches to developing productive writing habits, outlining a clear and compelling research manuscript, and adapting scientific messages for different disciplines and audiences. The series will also offer guidance and hands-on practice in designing and delivering effective poster presentations and oral talks. Through interactive activities, practical frameworks, and opportunities to apply what you learn to your own research, you will strengthen your written, visual, and verbal science communication skills.

Aims & Objectives

By the end of this series, you will be able to:


Structure and design engaging scientific posters that clearly convey your research and enhance audience understanding and message retention.
Organize the motivation, problem statement, and results of your research into a logical manuscript outline that supports a clear and compelling scientific argument.
Build confidence and productivity as a writer by reflecting on your writing habits, considering your audience, and applying strategies to overcome procrastination and maintain momentum.

Adapt technical detail, terminology, context, and emphasis to communicate your research accurately and effectively across disciplines, audiences, and professional settings.


Develop and deliver effective oral presentations using principles of audience engagement, scientific storytelling, clear organization, and confident public speaking.

Each year on the third Wednesday of October, individuals and groups commemorate International Pronouns Day. This year, Spectrum Center is hosting a Pronouns 101 workshop for interested U-M faculty, staff, and students.

In this 2-hour workshop on the basics of pronouns and their usage, participants will have the chance to practice using different sets of pronouns and work on bystander intervention skills.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Learn what pronouns are and be able to share why they are important in your own words
2. Identify the correct pronouns in various sentence structures
3. Practice different methods of addressing harm using a tool called scripting (coined by author Ritu Bhasin)
4. Use an action planning resource to develop one tangible, actionable goal related to your increased inclusivity around pronouns
MORE WORKSHOPS AND INFORMATION
For more information about Spectrum Center’s educational workshops and/or to request an in-person/virtual workshop for your department or organization, visit https://spectrumcenter.umich.edu/workshops

Do you wonder how AI impacts the integrity of your research data? Are you concerned about hidden biases within automated tools? This workshop introduces algorithmic awareness as a vital skill for modern scholars. You will examine case studies like the COMPAS system to understand how code reinforces social inequality. We provide specific tools to help you identify factual errors and AI "hallucinations" in your output. Participants learn to value human perspectives over machine-generated summaries to ensure inclusive research practices. This session serves incoming graduate students looking to build an ethical foundation for their academic careers.


This workshop is designed with doctoral students and postdocs in mind. If you have any questions, please contact rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu.

A two-hour workshop covering prompt writing, use cases, and hands-on activities using U-M GPT and Google Gemini.

Join the ACUM Wellness Committee to watch and discuss the NACADA Webinar: Deconstructing Burnout in Advising. This will be an in person event hosted in the Honors Lounge - 1330 Mason Hall - on Wednesday, October 21, from 2pm EST - 3:20pm EST.
This session will explore, unpack, and deconstruct burnout through perspectives and experiences of advisors from various geographic and institutional settings. Advising work may be close to our hearts, but there’s a limit to how much space and energy one can give when passion, a student focus, and self-care are inadequate to prevent burnout. Framed by the 12 stages of burnout and the concept of emotional labor, panelists will examine how higher education fosters certain types of burnout that impact advisors and the profession. Participants will be encouraged to consider their spheres of influence as advisors, managers, and colleagues as we seek to interrupt, intervene, and reframe burnout to address its root causes and learn how the profession can support advisors in this era of change.

This event is open to all Barger Leadership Institute members.
Do you have a fall semester birthday, or want to join in to celebrate your BLI friends who do? Come by the BLI and enjoy sweet treats, good company, and birthday fun!
Held on the 8th floor of Weiser Hall, in the BLI's Open Space.

Join us for the award
presentation for the 2026 James T. Neubacher Award. This event will be both in
person and over zoom, feel free to register for both events so that you can
receive the zoom information.
The award is presented
to a faculty member, staff member, student, or alum of the University for
significant achievements in:
• Empowering people
with disabilities.
• Advocating for or
advancing disability rights or disability justice
• Increasing the
accessibility of programs and services to promote disability inclusion.
The award is sponsored
by the U-M Council for Disability Concerns, Equity, Civil Rights, and Title IX
Office, University Human Resources, Michigan Medicine, and the Office of the
President.
Student
Accessibility and Accommodation Services will recognize U-M Adaptive Sports
& Fitness (ASF) for its accomplishments over the past year, including
winning the ITA National Championship, two ASF coaches receiving national Coach
of the Year honors, and ASF’s work with Ann Arbor Public Schools through the
Adaptive Sports & Inclusive Recreation Initiative (ASIRI), sponsored by the
Michigan Health Endowment Fund.
SAAS
will also recognize the 2025 recipient of the Adam S. Miller Staff and Faculty
Award.
CART and ASL will be
provided for this event. If you require any additional accommodations, please
let us know.


















A reception will
follow the award ceremony for those who are able to attend in person.

If you haven't had the opportunity to travel as much as you would like, we will be hosting a travel basics workshop to talk about how to travel like a pro. We will discuss how to find the best deals on flights, packing tips, tricks for layovers, and so much more!

This session is targeted towards students participating in Ross semester exchange and short-term global programs.

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 GROWE 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.

Students majoring and/or interested in Psychology and BCN are encouraged to join faculty for pizza and conversation!

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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.

Planning on applying to the Peace Corps or another global service program?
Make sure you're the most prepared candidate possible by participating in the Peace Corps Prep certificate program, which is open to all undergraduate students!
Through coursework and extracurricular experiences, the program will facilitate development within the following four core competencies: work sector-specific skills, foreign language proficiency, intercultural competency, and leadership. Learn more at our upcoming information sessions, which will be offered both virtually and in-person. In-person information sessions will include dinner!

Check out the local arts scene and meet new people!
Art Meetups are student-led excursions to explore the arts on campus and in Ann Arbor - all while giving you a chance to meet your peers who share similar interests! From local artist markets to performances to hands on artmaking, Art Meetups have something for all interests.

This workshop series helps graduate students and
postdoctoral fellows build the professional skills needed to succeed in
today’s competitive job market. With a focus on biomedical and life
sciences, and biomedical engineering, you will gain the strategies and
confidence to pursue careers in academia, industry, or beyond. Through
interactive sessions that blend presentations with hands-on activities,
you will practice proven approaches to job applications, networking,
interviewing, and career planning, so you can stand out to employers and
take the next step with confidence.
Learning Objectives
By 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.If you have any questions, please reach out Dr. Ioannis Chremos (ichremos@umich.edu)

Date: October 22, 2026
Time: 11am-12pm
Location: Blue Lounge (Room 1280)

In this workshop, CEW+ staff will go over strategies to help make networking an effective tool in reaching your career development and/or personal achievement goals. Attendees will learn foundational skills around establishing connections, adapting to different settings, and networking do’s and don’ts.

Food will be provided for registered participants.

This session is only for graduate students.


Gabriella Boufford is a Counselor at CEW+ at the University of Michigan, where she provides educational and career counseling to students, staff, faculty, and community members. She designs and facilitates workshops that strengthen career-building skills and leads initiatives focused on financial empowerment and student support. Gabriella holds a Master of Social Work and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Michigan.

Madalyn Alexander received her bachelor's degree in Health and Human Services from the University of Michigan-Dearborn. She is a current MSW candidate at the University of Michigan- Ann Arbor. Madalyn’s work experience involves working with vulnerable teens and young adults in mental health settings, providing community living services assistance and emotional regulation services, and working with school-aged children to support their advancement into society. She serves as the CEW+ programming intern, assisting Counselors and Program Managers with various programs.

UMSI Academic Success Midterm Wellness Event

This workshop is open to all graduate students seeking guidance around interviewing for positions beyond tenure track roles, which can differ greatly from the academic job search process. It also meets the needs of those applying to internships, including those applying to the Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellowship Program. The workshop will focus on preparing graduate students to navigate the interview process, and to effectively answer questions by strategically articulating strengths and skills. We will also discuss a framework for answering behavioral interview questions. This event is intended to be interactive, therefore a recording will not be available. This workshop is designed for master's students, doctoral students, and postdoctoral fellows. For faculty and staff, please contact rackhamdeworkshops@umich.edu to see if we can accommodate your attendance.

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