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In order to access the Art & Architecture Shop, users must complete BOTH Orientation AND Proficiency Training. The A&A Shop Orientation covers basic information about the Shop (hours, policies, storage, equipment, etc.) as well as an overview of safety rules and concepts to help you navigate the space safely and effectively. Please note that it does NOT give you access to use the machinery--all users must receive Proficiency Training on each piece of equipment before use.
Access: The Shop is available to students, staff, and faculty from the Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design and the Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning for work on class projects and research only. Potential users from other academic disciplines must be receiving credit for a class taught by a faculty member from the Art or Architecture schools.
Learn more on the A&A Shop site here.

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

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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 this interactive workshop, the Rackham embedded University Career Center Ph.D. coaching team will guide you through converting your academic CV to an industry resume.

Brief best practices will be shared, but most of the time will be spent actively working on your resume, so bring a laptop or a few printed copies of your CV or resume.

Lunch will be provided.

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.

Join us for a lunchtime conversation with Taneshia Nash Laird, a "civic innovator and cultural strategist whose work sits at the intersection of capital, culture, and community." She'll discuss her career and impact across a broad range of disciplines, especially focused on how emerging leaders of color can influence cultural networks and policies through their work. This event is open to all individuals of any race/ethnicity, and will focus on leadership and cultural policy through the lens of BIPOC experiences. Lunch provided!"

You’re invited to a Valentine’s Book Swap & Get-Together on the 10th floor of Weiser Hall!

Friday, February 13
12:00–2:00 PM
Weiser Hall, 10th Floor

To participate in the book swap, please bring at least one book to give away. In exchange, you’ll get to take home a new-to-you book. Any genre is welcome—just bring something you’d happily recommend to a colleague.

We’ll also have Insomnia Cookies, Valentine’s-themed crafting, and time to connect with others in the building.

Please note: This event is open only to individuals who work in Weiser Hall.

We hope you can stop by—and don’t forget to bring a book!

A Rackham Interdisciplinary Workshop focused on the nexus of exhibition, collection, curation, display, and representation within museums and museum-adjacent spaces. The group’s name, rummage, evokes both a materiality and an intellectual practice characteristic of museum studies more broadly. On the one hand, rummaging has a tactile quality. It gestures to the human role in how objects are placed and misplaced, organized and disorganized, thrown into juxtaposition, and often randomly re-discovered anew by individuals negotiating various value systems associated with objects. It evokes an image of coming to objects of the past with new eyes and curiosity. On the other hand, rummaging could also be used to describe an intellectual approach. In posing questions about the how and why certain narratives come to be exhibited and interpreted, we root around historical understandings of heritage and the power dynamics that lead certain narratives to become dominant. This process is guided by curiosity, a drive to understand, and a skepticism of ordering systems.
Founded in Fall 2023, this RIW takes the attics, closets, and cabinets of exhibition history as a starting point to engage questions relating to those spaces aligned with — or challenging — the International Council of Museums’ broad definition of a museum as an institution “in the service of society that researches, collects, conserves, interprets and exhibits tangible and intangible heritage”.

For students interested in design thinking, visual composition, working collaboratively, critical thinking and analysis, and gaining skills with tools and techniques relevant to a wide range of material processes, the Stamps School offers an eighteen-credit minor in studio art and design. It is required that all interested students attend an info session as the first step of the process. If you have questions, please email stamps-minor-advising@umich.edu.

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.

The Poetry & Poetics Workshop is a Rackham Interdisciplinary Workshop committed to providing a forum in which faculty and graduate students can exchange works-in-progress and explore recent work in the fields of poetry and poetics. For more information, please visit our website. If you have any questions, please contact Renee Wehrle (rewehrle@umich.edu) or Kelly Wenzka (kwenzka@umich.edu.).

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

MADS Admissions & Recruitment coordinator Meryl Baker 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 assessment process works. Please join us to get your questions answered, and benefit from the curiosity of like-minded peers!

Strike up some fun and join us for an afternoon of bowling and pizza! Transportation from the LSA Building and all fees will be covered. Limited spots, registration is required.

For LSA undergrads only

The Center for Global and Intercultural Study (CGIS) offers 120+ programs in over 45 countries across the world. These programs range from 3 weeks to a full academic year, including study abroad, study + research programs, and internships abroad.

In collaboration with the Spectrum Center, join CGIS for a 1-hour virtual panel discussion featuring LGBTQIA2S+ alumnx who have participated in CGIS programs in the past year. Alumnx will speak about preparations they made before going abroad, resources used to navigate their identities, and the positives and challenges of their abroad experiences.

This panel discussion is designed to provide context for students who may be studying abroad through CGIS in future terms, all while navigating new policies and evolving regulations regarding international travel. Prospective CGIS students will have an opportunity to ask panelists questions about their recent abroad experiences. Please note that legal advice will not be provided in this session. This event is open to all U-M students and alumnx.

The Arts Initiative’s "Arts for All" events and workshop series aims to make the arts more accessible to everyone at U-M and throughout the local community. Led by talented teaching artists from the area and region, these events offer opportunities to explore creativity, learn more about art, and discover new artistic skills—all in a supportive and welcoming environment.

No prior experience is needed—everyone is encouraged to participate and experiment freely. Plus, all materials and supplies are provided, so you can simply show up and enjoy the experience!

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.

In the spirit of the African American cultural tradition of
Sunday dinner at the home of the family matriarch, it is a time for the Trotter
community to come together and break bread, listen to music, dance, and
converse.

Building your network is something you can be doing proactively throughout graduate school. Additionally, learning from what others have done in their career is a great way to explore areas of interest. Join us to learn how to navigate and develop the basics of your own LinkedIn profile. We will introduce ways to build connections and learn more about opportunities through informational interviews by using LinkedIn and UCAN (University Career Alumni Network). If you do not yet have a LinkedIn account, please create a free account before the session at linkedin.com.

Please bring a laptop, if possible. This session will be interactive.
Food will be provided to those who have registered.

Please join us for an online information session about the University of Michigan's graduate programs in Mechanical Engineering (ME).

Presented by the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, we invite you to the Medical School's MLK Leadership Seminar Series to honor the life, legacy, and leadership of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The theme for this year's series is "Leadership for Democracy and Justice," a vital pillar of this year’s campus symposium theme: "Unbowed and Unbroken: The Enduring Struggle for Justice." (https://oami.umich.edu/mlk-symposium/)
Running for six sessions from the MLK holiday through the end of Black History Month, this series bridges the gap between leadership scholarship and the urgent understandings required to navigate our modern political landscape.
Participants will gain the essential tools and theoretical foundations needed to challenge the status quo and lead with purpose in today's society.
Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your influence into a powerful force for democratic progress and social equity—register today to help solve the equation for a more just world.

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In this fast-paced, ever-changing, increasingly globalized world, we need to be able to understand how to work effectively with many different types of people to reach our goals. In this workshop, we will focus on cultural intelligence (or CQ, as it is often called) to assess your own cultural values and behavioral preferences while understanding where others may be coming from. Participants will have the opportunity to practice how to navigate cultural misunderstandings that may occur within your research or a major project team and develop plans for how to continue building your cultural intelligence.


This workshop is open to all master’s and Ph.D. students and postdocs at the University of Michigan. If you have any questions, please reach out to rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu.

Events in this track are open to all current and prospective PiB and UPiN students. We hope to see you!

Roni Henig's recent book, On Revival: Hebrew Literature between Life and Death (UPenn Press, 2024), is a critique of one of the most important tenets of Zionist thinking: “Hebrew revival,” or the idea that Hebrew—a largely unspoken language before the twentieth century—was revitalized as part of a broader national “revival” which ultimately led to the establishment of the Israeli nation-state. This story of language revival has been commemorated in Israeli popular memory and in Jewish historiography as a triumphant transformation narrative that marks the success of the Zionist revolution. But a closer look at the work of early twentieth-century Hebrew writers reveals different sentiments. The book explores the loaded, figurative discourse of revival in modern Hebrew literature. Rather than embracing “revival” as a neutral, descriptive term, Henig takes a critical approach, employing close readings of canonical texts to analyze the primary tropes used to articulate this aesthetic and political project of “reviving” Hebrew. The event is a workshop-style discussion of the book with the author. A brief introduction will be circulated ahead of the event.

The Graduate Society of Women Engineers hosts events to help female graduate engineers thrive socially, academically, and professionally. For more information, visit our website and enter your email address to start receiving GradSWE's weekly event announcements.

This workshop is for clinicians in training who seek to enhance their skills in providing weight-inclusive health and mental health care. No experience is needed - please come to as many or as few sessions are you are able. Looking forward to having you as part of the conversation!

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 whose 1st Semester at U of M was Fall 2025) University of Michigan Freshmen.

Each semester, ELI presents a series of free interactive, participatory workshops focusing on specific English writing and speaking skills that graduate and undergraduate students need to succeed in their academic and professional careers. Workshops are facilitated by ELI Lecturer Meredith Bricker.
Sign up here for any of the six Winter 2026 workshops listed below.