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Please join members of the Student Life Research team to brainstorm and discuss your proposal ideas for the 2026 Student Life Research Symposium.
Feel free to stop by anytime during the session and stay for as long as you like. Please register so we know you're planning to attend.
Treats will be served!

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.

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”.

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.

You Are Invited: Walk Through Cooley Fountain!

Hello NPTCG!

I hope you all are doing well as the semester wraps up! I am reaching out to invite you to our Walk Through Cooley Fountain Pre-Graduation Celebration! This event will be on Friday, April 24, from 3PM-4PM. This U-M tradition involves making a splash on your way to graduate by walking through Cooley Fountain in Ingalls Mall!

For this event, we recommend you show up at 3PM so that everyone can participate together. This event is also weather dependent–if it rains, we will be in touch with an updated plan!

Location:
Cooler Fountain at Ingalls Mall, in front the Rackham building


Registration:
If you plan on going, please sign up! If you sign up and are unable to attend, Sessions allows you to drop your registration as well. This allows us to stay updated on how much food we can order with our budget!


You Are Invited: Paint the Rock!
Hello NPTCG!

I hope you all are doing well as the semester wraps up! I am reaching out to invite you to our Paint the Rock Pre-Graduation Celebration! This event will be on Saturday, April 25, from 12PM-2PM. This is a longtime U-M tradition during which student groups make their mark on campus by painting The Rock with art, messages, and student organization representation. We will supply snacks, drinks, and paint for you all to make your mark on The Rock as an NPTCG student!

Please keep in mind that painting the Rock is first come, first serve, and weather dependent–if it rains, we will reach out to let you know of our updated plans! As always, kids and guests are always welcome at our events!

Location:
1590 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, at the corner of Washtenaw Avenue and Hill Street

Registration:
If you sign up and are unable to attend, Sessions allows you to drop your registration as well. This allows us to stay updated on how much food we can order with our budget!

Where to find restrooms:
Vertex Coffee Roasters Ann Arbor (5 minute walk from The Rock); plus there are other restaurants right next to Vertex.

If you want to learn more about painting the Rock, check out this short article.

Various roles will be assigned based on your availability to participate. Roles include:
- Items prep - LSA 2001
- Venue prep - League Ballroom
- Event check-in support - League Ballroom
- Event ceremony support - League Ballroom

We are so excited to invite you to our Kessler Scholars End-of-Year Celebration!
This celebration is a required event for all Kessler Scholars and will count toward your event credit requirement for the semester.

On Friday, April 24th from 5:30-7:30pm at the Michigan League, we will be hosting a special evening where we gather as a community to reflect on the year, celebrate one another, and recognize the accomplishments of our scholars.

This year’s theme is “Mosaic: Stronger Together”
Each Kessler scholar brings their own story, experiences, and strengths into our community. Like pieces of a mosaic, these individual journeys come together to create something vibrant, resilient, and meaningful. Throughout the evening, we’ll celebrate the many ways scholars support one another and the unique contributions each person brings to the Kessler family. Feel free to dress in satin-y, jewel-toned, and colorful clothing for the celebration. We want to see you shine!

The evening will include a buffet-style dinner with plenty of delicious options, opportunities to take photos and make memories with fellow scholars, and a chance to celebrate the achievements of our community; including encouraging words from your peers and a special recognition of our graduating Kessler Scholars.


Please RSVP below, we hope to see you there! Report any concerns about attending to angelizm@umich.edu as soon as possible, before the program.

Nature Walk in the Arb
Join ELI Lecturer Trisha Dowling for a casual nature walk in U-M’s Nichols Arboretum. Take a break from studying, connect with nature, and enjoy conversation with fellow students​​ in this magical place right next to U-M's campus! Don’t forget to bring water and wear shoes that are comfortable for walking on hilly trails. We will walk rain or shine! Further information, including meeting location, will be provided upon registration.

Mentorship is often framed as a one-way transfer of knowledge, but in reality, it is a dynamic, reciprocal process. Additionally, postdocs and graduate students often serve in a dual capacity with roles as a mentor and mentee. This mentorship retreat examines mentorship as a practice that requires reflection and skill-building from both sides of the relationship. We will talk strategies and best practices about what it means to balance being both a mentor and a mentee in a research environment.

A complimentary breakfast and lunch will be provided.

The International Center is excited to celebrate the academic achievement of our international graduates this May with an International Student Graduation Cord! The International Student Graduation Cord is an initiative to showcase the broad impact of international students at U-M. These blue and green cords are intended to bring visibility to the significant contributions of international students both in and out of the classroom. There is no charge for the graduation cord.
Cords are available to any graduating student participating in the May 2026 ceremonies. International graduates can pick up their cord at the International Center the week of April 27. Official pickup times are listed under the event. If you miss your pick up slot, you do not need to re-register, just show up at the next available time!
Exchange students and scholars are not eligible for graduation cords.

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 placement process works. Please join us to get your questions answered, and benefit from the curiosity of like-minded peers!

Register to join us for the 2026 Graduation Send-off! You will be able to meet with faculty and staff from across SPH, get all of your Graduation Day questions answered, meet with the Student Affairs office, and learn about what it looks like to be an SPH alum!

The University Senate will be meeting on Monday, April 27, 2026, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm.

The meeting is open for all ~7,800 members of the Faculty Senate to participate. If you are a full-time faculty member, you are probably a member of the Faculty Senate. Here are the membership details to find out more.

The event will be both in person and virtual. The physical location will be in University Hall, Alexander G. Ruthven Building, 1109 Geddes Ave, Room 2000, Ann Arbor, MI. Please note that only current members of the Faculty Senate will be able to speak during the meeting.

ASL Interpreters and CART transcriptions are being requested for the entirety of the event.

Mark your calendar for the 202​6 Frankel Center Book Party! This annual event is dedicated to honoring Frankel Center Faculty, Fellows, and Students who have published a book in the last 3 years. F

Be sure to watch the video that was linked to you and be prepared to ask questions.
If none of the available times work for you, please email me-aso@umich.edu to find an alternative time to declare.

The Ruthven Wellness Committeehas organized a monthly massage program where you can sign up for a15-minute massage at $1/minute. (The sign ups are slotted every 20 minutes to accommodate for cleaning in between.)
You may sign up for 2 consecutive slots for $30 for 30 minutes, however, please do not sign up for more than that. These are popular, so please drop your session if you can no longer make it.
Accepted forms of payment at time of session: Cash, cards, and apps (PayPal, Cash App, Venmo, Zelle)
Location: Ruthven Room #0264 (located in the basement on the left-hand side before the Wellness Room)

Before you head off for summer, join ONSF for our end-of-semester info sessions day to learn about applying for:
UK Scholarships: If you're going to be a senior or alum in Fall 2026 and are interested in fully-funded graduate education opportunities in the UK, these scholarships are for you. The Rhodes and Marshall Scholarships are due on August 23rd, and there are several other scholarships you can learn about in this session.
Truman Scholarship: $30,000 scholarship for juniors interested in public service, which you can put towards graduate school and professional development opportunities. Due November 29th!

STEM Research Career Award: Open to sophomores and juniors planning to pursue STEM research careers. When you apply for the STEM RCA, you'll also automatically be considered for the prestigious national Goldwater and Astronaut Scholarships if you are eligible. Due January 10th!
You'll want to think about these opportunities over the summer so you'll be prepared for the application deadlines in Fall!

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.

Come celebrate spring by creating hydrangeas using paper cutting and watercolor paint. No experience necessary, all materials provided. Open to all U-M faculty and staff.

Are you trying to figure out which placement test might be right for you? Would you like to know more about what you can expect in your placement interview?

Interviewer Anna Vento, and MADS Admissions & Recruitment coordinator Kelly Barger co-lead an in-depth review of the standard and advanced standing placement test procedure, advanced interview process, and hold a live Q&A at the end. Please join us to get your questions answered, and benefit from the curiosity of like-minded peers!

We encourage every student interested in or contemplating an undergraduate degree at the School of Information to attend an information session. You will receive an engaging and comprehensive overview of the program, as well as guidance for the application process. Sessions are hosted on different days to accommodate as many students as possible, and you only need to attend one session before you apply. If you are unable to attend an information session, we highly recommend emailing our team (umsi,.undergrad@umich.edu) to make sure you have all of the necessary details or scheduling a 1:1 appointment with a student ambassador or admissions advisor.
These information sessions are for students interested in transferring to UMSI from outside of the University of Michigan- Ann Arbor campus.

This is a cultural night event, celebrating the AGSA community.
Come join us as we celebrate the 2025/2026 graduating students and the end of the session in fashion and style.

During Ph.D. Connections, participants will be able to learn from industry experts about an array of careers in an interactive and supportive environment.
The goals of Ph.D. Connections are to enable students and postdocs to:

Increase Awareness: Discover careers available to Ph.D. holders in a variety of industries and sectors.Develop Skills: Learn about skills and key competencies important in different industries.Network Effectively: Develop strategies and connections to explore careers and foster lifelong networking practice.Ph.D. Connections is co-sponsored by the University Career Center, Rackham Graduate School, and the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies at the University of Michigan Medical School.

Registration Instructions:

Please ensure that you have selected all the sessions that interest you before submitting your registration.
Use the sections below to register for various portions of the conference:
Virtual workshopsNetworking round-tablesNetworking lunchKeynote address

The International Center is excited to celebrate the academic achievement of our international graduates this year! To celebrate, we hope that graduating international students, and their family members, will join us for a reception in the South Lounge of the Michigan Union (first floor, across from Sweetwater’s) to enjoy refreshments and pick up a graduation cord!
The International Student Graduation Cord is an initiative to showcase the broad impact of international students at U-M. These blue and green cords are intended to bring visibility to the significant contributions of international students both in and out of the classroom. There is no charge for the graduation cord.
Graduation cords will be given to graduates at the International Center Graduation Reception. If students cannot attend the reception, please register for this option to collect your cord.
This event is a strolling reception with no formal program.
Exchange students and scholars are not eligible for graduation cords.

An interdisciplinary research group focused on the role of critical theory in the academy today and the question of how we study culture in our current political climate.

The Political Ecology Workshop (PEW) is an interdisciplinary space for scholars at all career stages with interests in political ecology and related critical approaches to the study of environment-society interactions. PEW brings together a range of divisions across campus, including Anthropology, History, Environment and Sustainability, Political Science, Sociology, and all Area Studies departments and programs. We have founded a collaborative, multidisciplinary community with a shared investment questioning how environments and societies are co-produced and the ways in which power and inequality impact the dynamics and understandings of this co-production. We have run PEW as an RIW for two years and all the workshops have been possible from our committed participants from diverse fields. This year, we intend to develop our membership further by inviting scholars from broader fields and promoting PEW on listservs across campus.

PEW supports graduate student development, including for earlier-stage students seeking interdisciplinary conversations as they develop environment-society research projects and later-stage students seeking to incorporate political ecology into their work. PEW emphasizes dedicated time for graduate students to receive feedback on their work and facilitates faculty-student mentorship. It allows students to access a range of critical environmental studies perspectives they might not have encountered through coursework or departmental activities, and to grow from the feedback and insight of faculty and peers who share this commitment to interdisciplinary scholarship and professional development.

Set up Okta FastPass with the Okta Transition Team from ITSWe are offering a series of in-person workshops which will teach you how to set up Okta FastPass on your computer – with Okta FastPass you can access your UMICH account without a password using Touch ID, Face ID, or PIN depending on your operating system (yes, this means you won’t need your phone for multi-factor authentication!).
U-M staff, faculty, instructors, and all other interested parties are welcome to attend — bring your laptop and get ready to go passwordless!

We are pleased to invite the campus community to the Rackham Student AI Working Groups Symposium on May 4, with a poster session from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. and a keynote address by Professor Latanya Sweeney, Daniel Paul Professor of the Practice of Government and Technology at the Harvard Kennedy School, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. These aspects of the symposium are open to the U-M community. This event showcases cutting-edge graduate student research on artificial intelligence (AI), highlighting opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration, ethical reflection, and creative applications of emerging technologies. Attendees will have the chance to explore innovative projects during the poster session and hear insights from a leading expert in AI.

This series of workshops aims to equip you with practical
skills and knowledge for writing science with confidence as part of
your training (MS, PhD, or postdoc). You will have a chance to learn
best practices and strategies necessary to best prepare your manuscript,
or your grant/fellowship application. Each workshop will provide
opportunities to engage and learn how to develop your writing and
presentation skills.
Aims & Objectives:
Boost your confidence and productivity in your writing skills.Provide guidance on how and when to best use Gen-AI in the writing process.Learn
the fundamentals of science manuscript writing by exploring best
practices in outlining your work and results for your next manuscript.Discuss
effective presentation practices and strategies to improve how our
science is presented, ensuring clarity and audience engagement.

Come by the lounge and pick up a care package fille with self-care items, treats, and more! Snacks provided!!

Developed by the MORE Committee, this workshop helps enhance the mentoring relationship between the student and faculty mentor by facilitating the development of shared expectations. Mentors and mentees work independently in separate sessions to identify their own objectives and styles, and consider strategies for dealing with possible challenges. Then, student-faculty pairs work together to develop a written mentoring plan as a means of codifying some of the most important elements (needs, goals, mutual expectations) of a two-way mentoring relationship. Among Rackham doctoral students who have written mentoring plans, 83 percent find those plans useful.
Registration and attendance at the same workshop are required of both the faculty and the student. Separate registration for students is available at: https://myumi.ch/6167J.

Developed by the MORE Committee, this workshop helps enhance the mentoring relationship between the student and faculty mentor by facilitating the development of shared expectations. Mentors and mentees work independently in separate sessions to identify their own objectives and styles, and consider strategies for dealing with possible challenges. Then, student-faculty pairs work together to develop a written mentoring plan as a means of codifying some of the most important elements (needs, goals, mutual expectations) of a two-way mentoring relationship. Among Rackham doctoral students who have written mentoring plans, 83 percent find those plans useful.
Registration and attendance at the same workshop are required of both the faculty and the student. Separate registration for faculty is available at: https://myumi.ch/2r6kn.

Workshop sessions related to prompt writing.

This Comillas Group Advising session is for students applying to study abroad in Winter 2027. We recommend attending sessions earlier in the summer if possible.
If you are still comparing or exploring options, you may benefit from meeting with an IPE peer advisor or scheduling a 1:1 advising appointment with the Comillas Advisor.

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!

In-person workshop about NotebookLM

Celebrate the close of the academic year with the Bowman Center
Bowman Center Faculty Gathering
May 6, 2026
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
@ Union Rec (545 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104)

As the semester comes to an end, we invite you to join us for an afternoon of community, conversation, and celebration. This informal gathering offers a chance to reconnect, reflect on the past year, and continue building the relationships that sustain and strengthen our shared work.
Faculty—and their families—are warmly welcome to attend.
📅 What to Expect:
🍽️ Enjoy food and beverages in a relaxed setting
🗣️ Engage in meaningful reflection on themes and challenges that have shaped the year
🤝 Connect with colleagues across disciplines and welcome new members into the community
Let’s mark the end of the semester with intention, appreciation, and a shared sense of possibility for what’s ahead.
We hope you’ll join us!

Welcome to the Arabic Placement Test
About the test
The test takes approximately three hours in length, and it is composed of three portions:
a. The writing portion is completed via Zoom and it is worth a total of 100 points.
b. The reading portion is completed online through 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: The interview portion will be weighted most heavily as it will be used to validate performance on the first two portions of the test. The final result/score/rating will thus be based on the student’s performance on the interview above all. Rating of performance on the writing or reading portions is secondary.
How is the result calculated?
Students who receive 60% or above will be placed in Arabic 401 and thus placed out of the LSA Language Requirement.
Where can I view my results?
Placement results are posted within 7 business days after taking the test. You will not be notified of your score automatically.
You may view your placements via: Wolverine Access > Student Business > Academic Records > View Placement Exam Results.

Important information about the test
* Please note that only students who are participating in the Spring/Summer orientations are eligible to take the online placement test. If you are an existing UM student, please sign up to take the in-person placement test that is taking place in August.
* 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.
* The test assesses students’ proficiency in Standard Arabic (fuSHa), NOT colloquial Arabic.
* If you speak an Arabic dialect but you do not know how to read or write or have little knowledge in Standard Arabic (fuSHa), 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, 121, 201, 221, 401, 501 or 504 are offered ONLY in the Fall semester, and Arabic 102, 122, 202, 222, 402, 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 Standard Arabic (fuSHa).
If you have questions regarding the placement test, please contact the Arabic program director at, mesarabicprogram@umich.edu

This UC3M Group Advising session is for students applying to study abroad in Winter 2027. We recommend attending sessions earlier in the summer if possible.
If you are still comparing or exploring options, you may benefit from meeting with an IPE peer advisor or scheduling a 1:1 advising appointment with the UC3M Advisor.

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.**

The Office of the Provost’s Disability Scholarship Initiative is intended to support the pursuit of new scholarships aimed to better understand and address the concerns of faculty and staff on the Ann Arbor campus who have a disability. A broad definition of disability is foundational to the initiative, which may include mental, physical, and cognitive differences. Made possible by gift funds, the initiative aligns with existing efforts to strengthen the institutional commitment to an inclusive and accessible campus for all members of the community. All funded proposals address the Look to Michigan pillars of health and well-being and life-changing education.
What does a quiet work space look like? Visualizing faculty and staff preferences at the University of Michigan
Presenter: Joy Knoblauch, PhD, Associate Professor of ArchitectureIn exploring the ideal quiet workspace for those with disabilities, our study seeks to capture the diverse preferences and visualizations of faculty and staff at the University of Michigan (U-M) and Michigan Medicine (MM). Quiet workspaces are essential for enhancing productivity, fostering creativity, and promoting well-being in academic and medical settings.Build it and they will come: An anti-ableist workplace to enhance our ability to advance health equity for individuals with disabilities
Presenter: Michael M. McKee, MD, MPH, Professor, Director of MDisabilityThe Michigan Medicine Workplace Equity for Individuals with Disabilities is a multi-phase project that aims to identify workplace barriers and challenges experienced by Michigan Medicine faculty and staff with disabilities, and to pilot interventions that foster a more inclusive and supportive workplace culture.Disability Scholarship Initiative

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

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

Join us for the 4th annual Engineering Education Innovation (EEI) Days this spring!
This year’s events feature two luncheon discussions in March and April and an all-day symposium in May. Join us as Michigan Engineering instructors share their innovative teaching practices. Visit the EEI Days website for updates and a call for proposals, open through March 31, 2026.
Add these events to your calendar, and register using the link below!
Access and Accessibility Luncheon: Tues, March 17, 11:30am - 1:00pmAssessment Innovation Luncheon: Wed, April 15, 11:30am - 1:00pmSymposium: Tues, May 12, 9:00am - 4:00pm