Sessions For: Rackham Graduate School
4 sessions available from November 18, 2025 to May 8, 2026
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.
4 sessions available from November 18, 2025 to May 8, 2026
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.
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.
2 sessions available from November 18, 2025 to December 9, 2025
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.
If you have any questions, please email micde-phd@umich.edu.
1 session on November 19, 2025
Rackham / Sweetland Workshops, co-sponsored by the Rackham Graduate
School, cover a host of topics designed to help graduate students in
various aspects of writing.
School, cover a host of topics designed to help graduate students in
various aspects of writing.
1 session on November 24, 2025
Join the Rackham MSI Connect team for our November Write-In, where we can support each other as we ease into the semester! Enjoy breakfast and lunch while co-working in a quiet, focused environment. There's no need to stay the entire time—feel free to stop by, grab some food, and continue with your day. We look forward to seeing you there!
3 sessions available from November 24, 2025 to November 24, 2025
Fall Feast is an annual celebration of the season—an evening of delicious food, warm conversation, and a chance to unwind with fellow graduate students before the break. This year Fall Feast is co-sponsored by the Student Life Dean of Students and the Rackham graduate student organizations! Come enjoy hearty fall flavors, great company, and a cozy, festive atmosphere!
Co-sponsors: Student Life Dean of Students (DoS); Rackham Student Government (RSG), Graduate Rackham International (GRIN), Students of Color of Rackham (SCOR), PUENTES
Co-sponsors: Student Life Dean of Students (DoS); Rackham Student Government (RSG), Graduate Rackham International (GRIN), Students of Color of Rackham (SCOR), PUENTES
2 sessions available from November 25, 2025 to December 17, 2025
The Michigan Program of Survey and Data Science (MPSDS) trains future generations of survey and data scientists at the intersection of social research and data science. Join us for our virtual information session to learn more about our master's program and the admissions process.
Find out additional information about the program and our admissions process on our website or contact the program at MPSDS.isr@umich.edu.
This session will be recorded and posted on the department's website following the conclusion of the event.
Find out additional information about the program and our admissions process on our website or contact the program at MPSDS.isr@umich.edu.
This session will be recorded and posted on the department's website following the conclusion of the event.
1 session on December 2, 2025
The Michigan Program of Survey and Data Science (MPSDS) trains future generations of survey and data scientists at the intersection of social research and data science. Join us for our virtual information session to learn more about our PhD program and the admissions process.
Find out additional information about the program and our admissions process on our website or contact the program at MPSDS.isr@umich.edu.
This session will be recorded and posted on the department's website following the conclusion of the event.
1 session on December 3, 2025
Negotiation is something that many people feel unprepared for, especially during the job search process. We'll talk through the steps involved in salary negotiation, as well as negotiation tips that can be utilized in other contexts. Bring your questions, as there will be plenty of time for questions and answers.
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
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
1 session on December 5, 2025
Our meetings cover a wide range of topics, including proposal development, book discussions, and critical reviews of recent papers. We also host presentations by faculty and alumni. To enhance this interdisciplinary approach, our workshop is designed to foster collaboration by engaging students and professionals from diverse fields.
1 session on December 10, 2025
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.).
Rackham Reparative Justice Research Group: Student Research Showcase in Support of the Washtenaw County Advisory Council on Reparations
1 session on December 12, 2025
The Reparative Justice Research Group (RJRG) is currently
partnering with the Washtenaw County Advisory Council on Reparations to
undertake research and document the role of county government in racial
injustice, as well as the historic and ongoing harms experienced by African
Americans in Washtenaw County from multiple disciplinary perspectives.
Join University of Michigan students and faculty from the
RJRG as they showcase research projects in
history, political science, education, climate science, public policy, and
social work. The projects collectively offer a more complex and wide-ranging
view of historical and present-day systemic harms to Black residents in
Washtenaw County and point the way to potential pathways for repair, justice,
and opportunity today and in the future.
partnering with the Washtenaw County Advisory Council on Reparations to
undertake research and document the role of county government in racial
injustice, as well as the historic and ongoing harms experienced by African
Americans in Washtenaw County from multiple disciplinary perspectives.
Join University of Michigan students and faculty from the
RJRG as they showcase research projects in
history, political science, education, climate science, public policy, and
social work. The projects collectively offer a more complex and wide-ranging
view of historical and present-day systemic harms to Black residents in
Washtenaw County and point the way to potential pathways for repair, justice,
and opportunity today and in the future.
1 session on January 13, 2026
Rackham program staff and faculty are invited to attend the following sessions with the Partnerships for Access, Community, and Excellence (PACE) team covering the RMF program. Details for each session can be found below. We encourage you to visit our website or contact the PACE team (rackham-pace@umich.edu, or 734-615-5670) with any questions. Zoom meeting details will be provided after registration.
1 session on January 13, 2026
Rackham program staff and faculty are invited to attend the Rackham Merit Fellowship (RMF) Information Session with the PACE team. During this virtual meeting we will discuss the goals of the RMF program, how to assess eligibility and evaluate for the RMF criteria, review the award process including the new application for RMF allocations, and answer any questions you have about the administration of the fellowship. Whether or not you attend the information session, we encourage you to visit our website or contact the PACE team (rackham-pace@umich.edu, or 734-615-5670) with any questions. Zoom meeting details will be provided after registration.
1 session on February 5, 2026
The graduate school offers a series of meetings designed to orient faculty members who have recently taken on the role of chairing a department/program or directing the graduate program in their department/program. These sessions, hosted by Rackham associate deans, focus on various aspects of your role. We provide opportunities to discuss and learn how you can partner with Rackham and what Rackham resources you can rely on while carrying out the work of your role.
