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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.

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

This series will guide participants through essential steps of career exploration: self-assessment, researching career options, and networking. You will gain valuable insights into your strengths, values, priorities, and aspirations, and learn actionable strategies for career discovery. By blending guidance, hands-on assessments, practical frameworks, and networking skill-building, this series supports you in making informed decisions and finding career paths that fit your interests. Through this series, you’ll develop the clarity, confidence, and connectivity needed to navigate your career exploration process and pursue fulfilling opportunities

Learning Objectives
By the end of this series, you will be able to:
Identify and articulate your unique strengths and talents through the CliftonStrengths assessment, and apply them to your professional journey.
Define your “Career Compass” by clarifying your values, skills, life needs, and mission, using these as guideposts for career exploration and evaluation.
Discover and utilize effective resources for researching career fields, analyze job descriptions for fit, and develop strategies to organize and assess your current skills.
Build and maintain professional relationships using best networking practices, conduct impactful informational interviews, and create a compelling professional brand.

Are you a current master’s student or recent alum considering a Ph.D. or another doctorate? Do you want to learn how to effectively present your research experience and academic potential to admissions committees? This workshop will guide you through the essential components of a successful doctoral application. We will review different types of doctoral programs, typical application timelines, application documents, and additional factors to consider when looking and applying for a doctoral program. We will also reflect on if a doctorate is the right choice for your career goals. You will have the opportunity to ask your questions and learn more about how to best utilize University Career Center and Rackham resources to get support for this academic transition. Whether you are just considering the idea of pursuing a doctoral degree or you have already started preparing for it, this session will provide the tools you need for a successful application. This event is intended to be interactive and therefore a recording will not be available. Brought to you by the University Career Center, in partnership with Rackham Graduate School.

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.

As we navigate an increasingly complex social and political landscape, the need for robust democratic engagement has never been more vital. At its core, democracy thrives not just through the ballot box, but through our ability to foster discourse, practice inclusive decision-making, and build resilient communities.
On behalf of the Dialogue Michigan planning team, we invite you to join us for our next networking event, where we will explore a practical tool for this civic work.
Why Community Circle Processes Matter for Democracy: Democratic engagement requires us to move beyond "debate" and toward "dialogue." Circle processes provide a structured way to do exactly that and to be in community. Rooted in First Nation and Indigenous peacemaking practices, these processes create an egalitarian space where:
Every voice is centered: The use of a talking piece ensures that all participants have the space to be heard without interruption.
Power is shared: The circular structure removes traditional hierarchies, encouraging collective responsibility and transparency.
Community is restored: It offers a framework for navigating conflict and making decisions that reflect the needs of the whole, rather than just the majority.
This workshop will be interactive, providing you with the opportunity to experience a circle firsthand and learn how to bring these restorative practices into your work and community spaces.
RSVP: To help our planning team coordinate logistics and catering, please register by clicking the link below:

This is an information session for current students at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor campus who are graduating in Winter 2026. This is an opportunity to pursue a masters degree in a shortened 1.5 year timeline.
The University of Michigan’s Accelerated Master’s Degree Program (AMDP) in Information lets high-achieving undergraduates earn a Master of Science in Information (MSI) faster than usual. Students can enter either as Information majors—adding one extra year—or from other majors, completing the degree in about three academic terms.
The program focuses on advanced technical skills with a human-centered approach and maintains strong academic rigor, hands-on learning, and career preparation. It’s open to students from any major and offers four specialization pathways: Big Data Analytics, Libraries/Archives, User-Centered Agile Development, and User Experience Research and Design.
Key benefits include saving money on tuition and entering the workforce sooner with a master’s-level salary. To qualify, students must be on track to graduate from U-M and have at least a 3.2 GPA at the time of application.

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

Join the Office of National Scholarships and Fellowships for our semester kick-off sessions. Come learn about the Truman Scholarship, STEM award opportunities, and more!

Feel like you're falling behind on credits, or want to get further
ahead? Want to make sure you're achieving the recommended credit
momentum going into next year? Want to ask questions about taking
classes at another college/university? Have questions about the
Transfer Credit Equivalency Guide? This is the support you need!



The Newnan Student Success Team will guide you through how to take
classes at, or outside, U-M this spring/summer and earn some credits
prior to next fall. To help ensure you're making the progress you're
hoping to achieve, we'll talk to you about how these classes will be
added to your degree audit.



We'll make a particular effort to explain how taking spring/summer
courses can impact your GPA if you're on an Academic Progress Notice.



Agenda for the session:

How to take summer courses at U-M or another school

How would taking classes impact your GPA? Particularly if on an Academic Progress Notice

Explain Credit Momentum and discuss the benefits

Navigate Transfer Credit Equivalency and Michigan Transfer Agreement sites

Discuss direct equivalent credit vs. departmental credit

Audit checklist and ‘What-If’ Reports

How to transfer credits back



If you have any questions or concerns, please email erinkell@umich.edu.

The Research Software Engineering Team in U-M’s College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) supports researchers in developing effective, sustainable software. We’re excited to offer two workshops for graduate students and PIs to strengthen their programming capabilities.
1. Introduction to Git and Collaborative Programming is designed for graduate student researchers and principal investigators (PIs) who work with code in their research. Participants will learn the basics of Git for version control and collaboration, enabling them to efficiently manage code, track changes, and work with colleagues on research projects.
2. Software Packaging for Researchers introduces graduate students and PIs to the fundamentals of organizing and distributing research code as reusable, shareable packages. Participants will learn practical techniques for making their software portable, reproducible, and easy for collaborators—and the broader research community—to use and cite. Note: Introduction to Git and Programming is not a prerequisite for this workshop.


While NOT required, ARC offers Introduction to Linux Command Line, which we recommend in addition to our own workshops.
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SACUA’s Faculty Protections Working Group will be hosting an event featuring attorneys from the Climate Science Legal Defense Fund and Salvatore Prescott Porter & Porter. The event will focus on Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. The presenters will discuss the problem of FOIA harassment against researchers nationally and will offer advice about how U-M faculty can best protect themselves in today’s environment. The event will include discussion of a winter term survey on whether U-M faculty have been censored or have self-censored due to current environmental pressures, and why.
Due to privacy concerns, this event will be in-person only without a recording.

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 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:

Principles and Practice of Ethical Community Engagement
Democratic Engagement
Leadership for Social Change
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: https://ginsberg.umich.edu/linc

In an age of deep division and growing global challenges, education has a vital role to play in cultivating peace. Join the Barger Leadership Institute for two powerful events exploring Mindful Peace Leadership through the lens of Hiroshima. Featuring a screening of the award-winning documentary A Vow from Hiroshima and a multidisciplinary symposium with leading educators and peace activists. Together, we will examine how a mindful peace leadership education can empower the next generation to lead with dignity, responsibility, and hope.
Special thanks to our sponsors,
The Nam Center for Korean StudiesMichigan Community Scholars ProgramCenter for Japanese StudiesUMMACenter for Global and Intercultural StudyOrganizational StudiesDepartment of PsychologySympoium live stream: https://umich.zoom.us/webinar/93892710771

Learning AI isn’t optional, it’s essential.
Business+Tech’s facilitators started from scratch using ingenuity and determination to master AI.

If they can, then so can you.
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Three independent workshops. Attend one, attend two, or attend them all.

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. PLEASE NOTE: these sessions are only for U-M students.

🌸 Spring into investing with WISE! Join Women in Science & Engineering for a spring-themed social featuring a fun mini crash course on stocks & investing, creative crafts, trivia, and catered NYPD pizza co. Whether you’re brand new to investing or just curious to learn more, this relaxed and interactive session is designed to spark conversation and build confidence in a low-pressure environment. Open to all undergraduate and graduate students.

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.

What if a set of photos could completely transform how you
understand your purpose, the experiences of others, and the value of humanity?
With over 5 billion pictures taken globally every day, Photovoice uses this
powerful medium to foster deeper connections and understanding between
participants. In this 90-minute interactive session, you’ll use photographs to
reflect, share your story, and engage in meaningful dialogue with others.
Whether you're looking to explore your own journey or connect with diverse
perspectives, this innovative experience is designed for everyone. No
photography skills are needed—just bring your curiosity and an open mind! Come
capture more than just a moment—discover the stories behind the images!
Join us for a vegetarian dinner and a unique style
of conversation each fourth Thursday of the month. At Photovoice
dinners, you will share simple phone photographs of your own making to express
your thoughts on meaningful topics like religion, politics, and belonging. A
facilitator will guide your table through the process of sharing, asking
questions, and understanding everyone's experiences. Receive more information
about the monthly topics by signing up here.

Join the Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences (QMSS) program for our 3rd annual Hackathon! A hackathon is a fantastic opportunity to practice your data cleaning, data analysis, data visualization, and data interpretation skills & leave with a data analysis project that you can post about on a professional portfolio website, write about on your resumes, and talk about during job interviews as an example of what you know how to do. In QMSS's Hackathon, we will use real, publicly available data to answer real, socially-relevant questions so that you can see the true power of the data cleaning, analysis, visualization, and communication skills you're developing in QMSS (and other!) courses.
The best part? You don't have to do any preparation this year! You just need to register, show up on the day, and you'll have a chance to fully complete a project by the time the event is over. We will have projects designed to be accessible to current QMSS 201 students, current QMSS 301 students, and those who have completed one or more of our courses. Students who fully participate in the event will receive a completion certificate & get access to all of the available projects and any necessary data to take home and continue working on to build your data project portfolio.

Considering graduate school? Meet current GSIs and graduate students in humanities fields for an informal conversation over dinner about their experiences. Get your questions answered about the application process, choosing programs, funding, research, and what grad school is really like. Dinner included and preregistration on Sessions is required.

TMC/MESA’s Arab Heritage Month Committee invites you to our Open Mic Night on Wednesday, March 25th. Centered on this year’s theme, “Our Truths,” this night is about sharing the stories, joy, memories, and lived experiences that make our community what it is. Whether it’s poetry, spoken word, storytelling, comedy, or another creative piece, we’re creating a space for Arab voices in all their depth and diversity, and everyone interested in learning about them.

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

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.