All Sessions

Join SuccessConnects scholars for food, fun, relaxation and study tips on December 10th from 7-9.

Attend one of the many student organization training opportunities provided by the Center for Campus Involvement to support advisors. This includes advisors of VSOs & SSOs as well as those that are faculty, staff and community members.

Learn about the various funds that make up the university's general ledger; revenue types and restrictions; class codes; transfers; banking services; and more. Note: this course is lecture-based with no hands-on training. (2 hours)

Staff training for new hires with the Department of Recreational Sports. You will need to attend both sessions (Communication and Relational Service) before your first shift.

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

In-depth classroom training on Sales and how to use Fusion Please bring a laptop or smartphone.

Finals season is here...which means de-stressing is absolutely necessary. Be sure to mark down December 12th in your calendar, and come out to Weiser Hall for a fun and relaxing end-of-year celebration with the entire BLI community. Anyone is welcome to stop by!

We will be featuring:
a nacho bar
hot cocoa
cookie decorating
board games
snowflake and wooden ornament making
coloring books
relaxation activities
and more!

To celebrate the hard work of our graduating students, IGR is excited to host our End of Year Celebration! Graduating seniors will receive alumnx cards and their Ginsberg service cord. But don't worry if you're not a graduating student, IGR students that attend will receive a free IGR hat or shirt! Finals are tough, but with free food, a great community, and meaningful conversations, the semester will be done in no time!

**SSC Staff only may register for this course**
Join the SSC DEI Taskforce in this introductory session where the U-M DEI Lifelong Learning Model is explored.

Having trouble finding a quiet place to study during finals season? Need a place to stock up on free coffee and snacks? It might not be your favorite time of the year, but IGR is here to help you out! Stop by the IGR space for both open and quiet study spaces, a place to relax, and unwind with friends to have a successful start to finals season. Everyone is welcome!

**The first 5 students in attendance will receive a free IGR shirt and hat!

Welcome to Recreational Sports! As part of your onboarding to the department, please sign up for Rec Sports 101 training. These trainings will have you well on your way to becoming a knowledgeable part of the Rec Sports team!

Come to OAMI to study for finals and enjoy donuts from Washtenaw Dairy! Stay for as long or as little as you want, and bring your friends!

As part of SuccessConnects STEM, we'll also have walk-in help for:
Physics 140, 160, and 240
Math 105, 115, 116Astro 101-201

Join us as we exchange ideas about advising students on academic probation. Come prepared to provide examples of strategies you use in your unit. Bring questions, suggestions, and resources you wish to share with other advisors. We will troubleshoot common challenges and identify best practices for supporting students to help them return to good standing. We will also discuss tips for having difficult conversations with students and reflect on the importance of advisor self-care.

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

Mandatory Immigration Check In for newly admitted or transfer-in F1 and J1 International Students. You only need to attend a Check-In once. You MUST arrive in the US prior to the Program State Date on your I-20 or DS-2019 and attend a Check-In by January 9th, 2019 (the date classes start).
Presentation Time: 2 hours with an additional 30 minutes of advising at the end. You MUST attend the entire session.
Topics of the presentation: Life in Ann Arbor, Health Insurance, and Immigration
Detailed instructions: https://internationalcenter.umich.edu/events/student-checkin

Mandatory Immigration Check In for returning and change of level students. You fall into the special case of being either a returning student to UM or changing an education level within UM. In this case you can opt for a shorter Check in process than those offered by your admitting unit (Rackham, Engineering, School of Information, etc.). Please review the sessions available for Returner/ Change of Level Check In at the International Center, select one, and attend a Check In on that date and time.
Total time: 30 minutes

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a terrific tool for helping people change behavior. It's an especially helpful tool for medical staff (lifestyle changes and medication adherence) and therapists/counselors for behavior change to support mental health. It's use is being expanded to Student Life advisers, supervisors and more. Learn basic, foundational skills for MI, including spirit, OARS (open question, affirmations, reflections, summaries), identifying and responding to change talk and discord. Lots of practice in "real plays" (you get to work on your own behavior changes that you are ambivalent about). While you won't be an expert at MI when you are done, you will be able to start the practice, know how to get good at it and maybe even want to learn more! All training dates in University Health Service (207 Fletcher), Meeting Rooms 1 & 2 on the fourth floor. Please only sign up if you are part of Student Life (unless you have prior permission) and can come for all the training dates, as each day builds on the prior session. All Fridays:


January 4, 8:30-5

January 11, 8:30-12:30
January 18, 8:30-12:30

January 25, 8:30-12:30

The Division of Student Life has invested heavily over the last 16 months in bringing adaptive leadership training to our staff via the Michigan Model of Leadership (facilitated by the Ross School of Business). Many of you were exposed to this model at the 2017 Strategy Retreat or the 2018 Up Close and Connect Retreats. We are planning to ground much of collective work in this model this year, so want to provide an opportunity for new members of our Communities of Practice or returning folks who were unable to attend the retreats to learn the model and their color.
If you have not yet been part of this training, either because you are new to the Division or were unable to attend one of the retreats last year, we encourage you to register for one of the upcoming opportunities!

Gather with your University Unions and Conference & Event Services friends and colleagues at UU and You on January 7, 2019. Kick off the new year with fun as together we enjoy vintage music, throw back food and classic games at the Michigan League. Please let us know your favorite retro song when you register!

Date: Tuesday, January 8, 2019Time: 9:00am - 5:30pm (check-in & walk-in registration begins at 8:00am)Location: Michigan League (911 N University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104)

CRLT’s GSI Teaching Orientation is designed to help new GSIs prepare for their initial teaching experiences. It also has proven to be a valuable event for experienced GSIs and for graduate students who anticipate teaching in the future.

You should check with the individual(s) who oversee GSI appointments in the department in which you will be teaching to find out whether attendance at GSITO is required for your GSI appointment. All new Engineering GSIs must attend a teaching orientation.
Despite severe weather, GSITO will go on as planned unless the University closes. Please consider dressing in layers as the Michigan League rooms vary in temperature.

Mandatory Guide Training to be held on Thursday, January 10th from 12:00-1:00 p.m.


Please RSVP Friday, December 14th.


Lunch will be served! Send any dietary restrictions to Katherine Shin (ktshin@umich.edu).

As a first-year student, figuring out what you need to do to get an internship or understanding what interests you have is hard -- 100 emoji. It’s difficult to know what employers look for or how might your interests equal a job or a major.

No worries, we designed an experience just for you.

During this 50-minute workshop, we hope to...
- Walk you through what employers look for in interns
- Help you set goals to prepare yourself to be a GREAT candidate
- Bullet point three, what’s up!?
- Debunk major and career connection
- Guide you on how to use our office to gain experience

You should come if you…
- Are a first-year student!
- Want to know what experiences employers look for and how to get it.
- Have been asked at least 50 times already, “what’s your major?”
- Aren’t totally sure on what the “Career Center” does.

*RSVP is required for this program.

The Bonderman Fellowship offers 4 graduating University of Michigan LSA (Literature, Science and the Arts) seniors $20,000 to travel the world. They must travel to at least 6 countries in 2 regions over the course of 8 months and are expected to immerse themselves in independent and enriching explorations.

Come to the Bonderman information session to learn more about the fellowship and how to apply! Pizza will be provided!

In partnership with Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs (MESA), University Housing, and the U-M Latina/o Studies Program, the Trotter Distinguished Leadership Series presents the “Hailing Cesar” film screening and discussion with Eduardo Chavez, grandson of civil rights activist César Chávez.


About the film: Hailing Cesar is a film about Eduardo Chavez’s journey to understand the legacy and struggle of his grandfather, the civil rights activist César Chávez.

Eduardo was only three years old when César passed away. Growing up comfortably in the San Francisco Bay Area, where his father Fernando was a lawyer, Eduardo had difficulty connecting with his grandfather’s life.
After a turning point in his life, Eduardo began to explore the places, learn about the people, and carry out the activities that were so important to César. Eduardo’s journey included working in the fields, picking grapes, as both his grandfather and father once did.

Eduardo’s goal is to share César's message with a new generation. This film is Eduardo’s first step in honoring his legacy.


Eduardo Chavez: Director, Actor, Activist
As the grandson of both the legendary civil rights activist César Chávez and the Cuban revolutionary Max Lesnik, Eduardo Chavez is the scion of two revolutionary families. This background has informed the majority of his work so far.

Eduardo is making his directorial debut with the feature documentary, "Hailing Cesar," released in April 2018. He is the co-founder of Latindia Studios and a member of the Speakers’ Board for the Chávez Institute for Law and Social Justice.

Eduardo attended Loyola Marymount University on a golf scholarship and graduated with a B.A. in communications. After college, he played professional golf and studied acting in Miami and Los Angeles.

This event is open to the public and guests are welcome.

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

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

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King (MLK), Jr., is the first and only private citizen whose birthday is officially commemorated by the U.S. federal government. During his short life - just 39 years old when he was assassinated in 1968 - he led a nonviolent social and political movement against racism. He has become a symbol of the historical and current-day struggle for civil rights and equality in the U.S.


We invite both international and domestic students, scholars, and community members to learn more about Dr. King’s life, converse with American students and staff about Dr. King’s impact on their lives, and have an open dialogue about diversity and inclusion within and outside of the U.S. The conversation will be facilitated by staff from LS&A Newnan Academic Advising Center and the International Center.


The event is co-sponsored by LS&A Newnan Academic Advising Center and the International Center.

The Psychology Dept. is hosting a variety of Grad School Informational sessions in 2018-19:
-Applying to Psychology PhD Programs: Friday, 9/28 at noon in 4448 East Hall
-Social Work: Wednesday, 10/24 at 3pm in 4448 East Hall

-Grad School Options for Careers in Mental Health, featuring Dr. Ashley Gearhardt: Wednesday, 1/23 at 5pm in 4448 East Hall

Please register for each session you plan to attend. You will receive email confirmation of your registration (s) and reminder message(s) 24-48 hours before events. You can add/delete registrations at any time through Sessions @ Michigan.

THIS IS A TEST EVENT. Come listen to your fellow Rackham students share their thoughts on the theme of “The Fierce Urgency of Now” in the form of 5 TED-style presentations. The talks start promptly at 5:30 p.m. with a reception following at 6:30 p.m. THIS IS A TEST EVENT.


Presenters

Dominic J. Bednar
Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland

Degree Program: Ph.D. Student in Natural Resources and Environment
Blackout: America's Hidden Energy Crisis
1.1 billion people or 14% of the world’s population have no access to electricity and more than 2.8 billion or 38% of the world’s population lack access to clean cooking. During this talk I will share how and why “energy justice” matters.


Garima Malhotra
Hometown: Delhi, India

Degree Program: Ph.D. Student in Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering
Skirts & STEM
The representation of women in the tech industry has remained constant over the last 20 years at 23%. And because the jobs in STEM are the highest paying jobs today, with a huge potential to make a difference to the world, it becomes extremely important to involve women in the STEM fields to really obtain gender equality. My talk will discuss how these challenges can (and will) be overcome.



Gautam Nagaraj
Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Degree Program: Master’s Student in Aerospace Engineering
How to Save the World: A 3 Step Plan
In this talk I will analyze the history and development of societal issues and show you a simple model to break them down into component parts and use in handling issues more easily.



Melvin P. Washington II
Hometown: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Degree Program: Master’s Student in Public Policy
Same Sheep, Different Day: Towards a More Transformative Policy Framework for Strengthening America's Black Communities
My talk seeks to get attendees to reimagine and expand their current goals, while questioning the tacit acceptance of oppressive notions of “progress.”



Jana WilbrichtHometown: Heinsberg, Germany
Degree Program: Ph.D. Student in Communication Studies


Information, Health, and Social Justice — The Example of Rural U.S. Indigenous Communities
Indigenous communities experience some of the most severe health disparities out of any ethnic/racial groups in the U.S. During my talk I will discuss the lessons I learned from Yup’ik and Hopi communities about the connections between access to information, media regulation, and health outcomes.

This course is designed to expose you to the fundamental principles, concepts, and tools of Lean. A primary focus is the concept of Lean thinking and how to build and strengthen critical thinking skills that can help support your organization's goals and mission. You will also engage in small group exercises that focus on application of key Lean tools.

The MaPPS Fall Training is an opportunity for MaPPS faculty and staff mentors to learn about the program and its expectations, explore Spectrum resources and understand mentoring best practices.

In this story-telling session, you will learn more about how SSC leaders took advantage of everyday opportunities to develop their leadership skills. You will also be introduced to U-M resources to help with your personal and career development.

Spectrum Center and the Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs (MESA) are proud to continue an initiative centering Queer and Transgender People of Color (QTPOC): Community Dinners for/by QTPOC. The hosts will consist of QTPOC staff, faculty, and community members around U-M.

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

This social meet and greet event is an opportunity for MaPPS mentors and mentees to connect and learn more about the program. Light hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be provided.

Sponsored on behalf of the Advising Council for the University of Michigan

The Spectrum Center's LGBTQ Allyhood Development Training Program, started in 2005, seeks to support an individual or organization’s process of development as it relates to LGBTQ inclusivity and advocacy. Allyhood Development Training (ADT) uses a social justice framework to illustrate the lived experiences of LGBTQ identified people to workshop participants.
Topics include social identities, LGBTQ terminology, active bystander intervention strategies, and practice utilizing the day's knowledge and skills in real-life scenarios.
Through active engagement in the training, participants will grow in their personal awareness, knowledge, skills, and actions as it relates to their engagement in doing ally work. The purpose of having the Allyhood Development Training is to promote a campus community in which everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
During FY19, there are two open ADT sessions that are available to sign up for. Lunch is provided during the training.

These events are intending to help new and continuing transfer students connect with others who have an interest in the Psych or BCN majors.

Sponsored on behalf of the Advising Council for the University of Michigan

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