Sessions For: Campus Wide

Help shape health equity on the U-M campus and receive a $15 Visa gift card!

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:
Community Engagement Essentials
Democratic Engagement
Student Organization Support
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: ginsberg.umich.edu/linc.

Come join the RC RA's for a wholesome night of painting.

Come and learn about what Sessions @ Michigan has to offer! These training sessions last about an hour and cover the features and capabilities offered by using Sessions @ Michigan to track your events.


Topics include:
Setting up your tracks and sessions in the system
Asking additional form questions to gather data from your registered users Registration options
What users experience when they register
How track managers can manually register users
How to take attendance on the day of the session and what methods of taking attendance we offer
Sending messages to registered and attended users
Sending follow-up questions and surveys to attendees
Downloading and exporting your registration and attendance data out of Sessions

If time allows we will also take questions after we cover these topics specific to your needs.

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.

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.

The Navigate: Lunch & Learn series is open to all research administrators involved in any pre- or post-award management activities for research projects. There is no cost to attend.

We talk with students about the importance of self-care but as advisors, how do follow our own advice? In this session, we will discuss and explore topics such as mindfulness and other skills we can incorporate throughout our workdays.

Are you studying, interning, volunteering, or traveling abroad this summer? Or do you hope to? Join the International Center to hear experienced staff give tips on how to navigate traveling in various parts of the world.

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.

American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) is recognized as a leading provider of study abroad programs. It is also known for offering internship, service learning, community engagement and volunteer work programs aiming to provide an opportunity to gain global experience, immerse yourself in the culture and enhance your résumé. In 2018, AIFS was ranked as the top-rated study abroad organization by GoAbroad.


Whether you’re ready to apply to study/intern/volunteer abroad today or just curious to learn about what AIFS can offer you, come meet its Regional Director for University Relations in person and help get the conversation started!


Space is limited.

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.

If your student organization is in search of new funding sources, fresh marketing methods, or simply more knowledge and resources on how to operate as a successful org, look no further! This semester, the Center for Campus Involvement will be facilitating three Basics workshops for student org members to attend: the March 18th and early April (exact date TBA) sessions will be focusing on marketing, and the February 5th session will have a focus on funding. There is no attendance cost, and students are welcome to sign up for as many workshops as they would like!

Come to this session to learn about University of Michigan health and safety resources and how they apply to you while you're abroad! This session is especially geared towards students who will be traveling/interning/studying independently (on a non-UM/external) program this summer. Dinner will be provided!
This session is part of the "Global Wolverines: Preparing You to Have a Successful International Experience" event series.

This workshop will provide an overview of the career competencies employers look for in employees, with a focus on how you can gain these skills while abroad this summer. This workshop will be facilitated by the University Career Center.
This session is part of the "Global Wolverines: Preparing You to Have a Successful International Experience" event series.

In addition to substantial monetary awards, this is a fantastic professional development opportunity through which you can collaborate with other professionals, work on a real-world multidisciplinary issue, and grow your Michigan network. You do not need to live in Munger to participate; this competition is open to ALL graduate and professional students, so please spread the word!

Join us for a session about self-care and mitigating mental and emotional concerns common to the Peace Corps Volunteer.
Event is scheduled from 2-4pm, and will consist of 1.5 hours of structured discussion followed by 30 minutes of open-ended activities and conversations.
Made participatory, fun, and relevant in collaboration with Wolverine Wellness

Are you interesting in thinking about the challenges and needs of non-traditional students? Join us for a screening and discussion of Unlikely.

Going abroad this summer? Come find out tips for managing your money while abroad! This presentation will be given by a representative from PNC Bank, and will be based on questions they frequently get from students preparing to study abroad!
International Center staff members will also give tips on creating and balancing a budget abroad!

International Coffee Hour is a great place for international and U.S. students, scholars, faculty, and staff to socialize with each other and meet new people from around the world.

Traveling abroad this summer? Come to "Survival Language and Culture" to find out about resources, tips, and tricks for navigating a new language and culture! This workshop will be presented by the Language Resource Center.
The session is being presented as part of the "Global Wolverines: Preparing You to Have a Successful International Experience" event series.

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

The University of Michigan Asks You (UMAY) survey is designed to help faculty and staff better understand the undergraduate student experience, assess programs, and support institutional improvement efforts. On an annual basis, every undergraduate student is invited to complete the survey and share feedback about their U-M experience. We typically hear from more than one out of every four undergraduate students. Additional information is available at umay.umich.edu. This presentation will provide an overview of the UMAY project, including survey administration, recent findings, and how you can use the results in your everyday work with students.

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