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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.
Today: This workshop features expressive, freeform artistic expression through guided exercises, combined with the creation of affirmations distilled into Haikus and Poetry, as a love letter to oneself.
Light refreshments included.

What to Expect:
Establish practices for independent writingHone, refine, and rehearse poetic/creative processA good time!About Eat Off Art
Eat 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.”

About Edreys:
Edreys is an artist, educator, emcee, poet, playwright, and entrepreneur. His positivity and creativity stem from a desire to inspire others.

About Alexa:
Alexa is a chef, jewelry designer, and businesswoman who blends her savvy to empower others to eat off their art.


“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)

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.

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.

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!
In Person CGIS Advising Fair: Friday, April 10th - Drop in to the CGIS Office (Weiser Hall, Suite 200) between 12-2pm
Virtual Info Sessions: Monday, April 6th-Friday, April 10th

Unable to attend an info session but want to learn more? Sign up for the session anyway and we can send you the recording!

Welcome to the Arabic Placement Test
About the test
The 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.

Where 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.

Important 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.

UM’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).

If you have questions regarding the placement test, please contact the program director at, mesarabicprogram@umich.edu.

Commons and Undercommons: Featured Faculty Projects Lunch and Learn sessions are typically held once per month and offer the opportunity for faculty to give short talks on recent projects. They may discuss works in progress or recently completed projects, along with their intended next steps. These sessions are an opportunity to learn more about the work of Stamps colleagues. Lunch will be provided.

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.

This 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.


Facilitator: Keenan Colquitt, Ph.D., Program Manager for Diversity Scholar Engagement
Presenter: Rebecca Welzenbach, Research Impact and Information Science Librarian

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.


This 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.

Talk to us. We can help. Resource Navigators are students who provide personalize pathways to the spaces, places, and people at Michigan you need!

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Make an appointment, here, allowing two hours before the appointment, so that we can research what you need. Complete the quick Intake Form (embedded) with what you'd like to know.Choose what works best for you! In-person (at the League) or virtual. Seven days a week.
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ResNav Bios

Daniel. Junior. BBA (major). Public Policy (minor). Hobbies: hitting the gym. soccer, reading. Interning in NYC next summer.Justin. Junior. Computer Engineering (major). Biochemistry (minor). Hobbies: soccer and listening to music (often classical).Kathryn. Senior. Mathematics (major). Math Club MCommunity Group and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Currently applying for grad school. Transfer student from Schoolcraft College. Hobbies: dance teacher, animal lover, boba tea, sushi obsession.Nicole. Grad MSW (Interpersonal Practice). UVA undergraduate. SSW student government.Pranavi. Senior. Psychology (major). Pre-Dental Association, UROP, Environmental Awareness. Former UHS employee. Leads Michigan Alzheimer's Buddies chapter. Bilingual in Telugu.Ruheen. Senior. Biology, Health & Society & Spanish. Pre-dental. Planning gap year after graduating. Hobbies: reading and listening to music.


Questions regarding the process? Email resourcenavs@umich.edu.

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

In-person workshop about NotebookLM

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 link


Why Should You Attend?
This 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."
— Current BSI Senior

LSA Newnan Pre-Health Advising comes to YOU! Stop by to meet with a Pre-Health Advisor on a first-come, first-served basis. While registration is available, it is not required. We are looking forward to talking with you!

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
Presentation 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
Presentation title: Resolving Tissue Maps: Statistical and Deep Learning Methods for Integrative Spatial Omics Across Samples, Sections, and Modalities

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.

This is a blended learning course that requires roughly 4 hours of online work prior to the first day of the course.

**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.**

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 Rogel 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!
The event will take place on the second floor of the Michigan Union in the Rogle Ballroom. A map of the second floor is provided here. Please view additional building access and parking resources here.

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.

Leadership program for Club Officers!

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.

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.

The 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 drugs
Behavioral 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 platforms
Exploration 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 Attainment
Bystander intervention skills in substance use settings specific to the group or organization’s culture
Clear strategies to address inappropriate behavior. Linking the behaviors to an acronym.
Learning how to identify perpetrator behaviors
Implementing Bystander Intervention skills

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!

A new Faculty Senate initiative—the Clinical Faculty / Faculty Senate Dialogues—will
help the Faculty Senate better understand the concerns, issues, and
perspectives of Clinical Faculty. In 2023, the Faculty Senate expanded
to include all faculty with at least a 50% appointment as a clinical
professor (assistant, associate, and full). So that the Faculty Senate
can better connect with its new clinical members, this new initiative
will feature a number of listening sessions.

Do you have something you’d like to discuss with Faculty
Governance? Do you want to learn more about what Faculty Governance is
and does? Then please join us for coffee, bagels, and conversation!

These events are hosted by SACUA Chair Derek Peterson, SACUA Vice Chair and Clinical Assistant Professor Soumya Rangarajan, and the Faculty Senate Office.

Have you ever wondered what actually happens when you flip a light switch? It’s not just magic—it’s a feat of massive engineering, precision, and high-voltage energy!
We are thrilled to invite you on a behind-the-scenes tour of the UM Central Power Plant. This is your chance to get up close and personal with the heart of our grid and see exactly how we keep the lights on for thousands of homes and businesses.

🛠️ What’s on the Agenda?
The Turbine Floor: Feel the literal hum of power as we visit the massive generators.The Control Room: See the "brain" of the operation where our engineers manage real-time energy flow.Future-Tech Talk: Learn about our latest initiatives in efficiency and sustainability.Q&A with the Experts: Bring your toughest questions for our lead operators.

***Note: You will be required to wear:

Long plantsClosed toed shoesThe Central Power Plant will provide:

Hard hatsSafety glassesTour guide listening devices

Campus Mind Works Wellness Group
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!
April 8 | 11:00 - 12:00 E.T. | Haven Hall, Room G634 | Register: campusmindworks.org

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. Planned sessions will be canceled if no one signs up to present.

If you have any questions, please email micde-phd@umich.edu.

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:
Please visit this page for important preparation instructions before the workshop.

Bio: 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.

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.

Today: This workshop explores playful paths for self-investigation through writing prose, poetry, and expressive storytelling from lived experience or creative imagination, followed by strongly encouraged participation via a shareout. Free brunch is included.
What to Expect:

Establish practices for independent writingHone, refine, and rehearse poetic/creative processA good time!
About Eat Off Art:
Eat 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.”
About Edreys:
Edreys is an artist, educator, emcee, poet, playwright, and entrepreneur. His positivity and creativity stem from a desire to inspire others.
About Alexa:
Alexa is a chef, jewelry designer, and businesswoman who blends her savvy to empower others to eat off their art.
“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)

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

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.


Event Schedule:
2:00-3:00 p.m. | Panel Discussion
3:00-4:00 p.m. | Reception (light refreshments)

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.