Sessions For: Student Life

Calling all incoming and second-year students! Join us for a deliciously fun event where you’ll literally get a taste of Ann Arbor’s best bites. From campus favorites to hidden local gems, explore the flavors that make this city a foodie paradise — one sample at a time! A free giveaway for the first 200 attendees.
There's no better way to say #WelcometoMichigan #AnchorEvent

Registration session for Party in the Park 2025

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.

Weekly gathering for students, staff, and faculty to build community with the Trotter Team and discuss the week’s events. Organizations and units are encouraged to collaborate and offer light refreshments or share tea practices that center their cultural practices. Come join us for good conversation, food and fun!

International Picnic is an annual event for international students, scholars and their families. It takes place at a park not far from campus. Come and make new friends, enjoy the outdoors, and take part in the fun and games. Food and drinks will be provided.


This event is co-sponsored by the International House Ann Arbor (IHAA) and the International Center.

As an incoming student, it can feel tricky to figure out how (and when) to get an internship, and how to understand what your career interests are. You might also have questions about how your major relates to potential job opportunities.
The University Career Center is here to help you feel confident and supported with your internship search and career exploration! Read more about this 50-minute session below.
Please note that the same session will be offered on Tuesday, August 26 and Monday, September 8. Please register for and attend only ONE of the two sessions! We can't wait to meet you!

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.

Scoops of Friendship is apart of the How to Flourish Workshop that is offered through Trotter Multicultural Center's workshop/ and or programming series. HTF is a series of program or workshops that is based off of the Wolverine Wellness Flower. Each pedal of the flower is representative of a dimension of wellness that is based from the work of Wolverine Wellness. Scoops of Friendship plays off the Social wellness dimension.
This Flourish workshop aims to educate participants on what it means to cultivate and navigate socially healthy and two-way relationships. This workshop will speak about foundational building blocks that make up friendships and relationships. There will be multiple stations that participants have to go to to learn about what it means to build up relationships, boundaries, and social circles in a healthy way. Each station will be staffed by different staff from Community Connections and Engagement from Housing and Trotter Multicultural Center. Each station will represent a different part of an ice cream bar.

Ice cream and fun will be provided!

Initial meeting for chapter coaching

Course Description:
Hosted by Michigan Housing’s Community Connections and Engagement Department, this dialogue series is offered to new and seasoned Student Life staff as a professional development opportunity. The series emphasizes reflection, connection, and intentional practice to support a culture of belonging.

Over 6 weeks, participants are guided from self-awareness to action through three modules:
Inclusion on Purpose: Self reflection and inclusive practices skill-building
Strengthening Communities: Recognizing barriers to access and belonging
Belonging in Action: Applying inclusive principles in everyday work

Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of the series, participants will be able to:
Implement inclusive strategies in leadership, supervision, collaboration, and interactions with students and colleagues.
Cultivate relationship-building skills that enhance connection and a sense of belonging within the diverse University of Michigan community.
Assess policies, practices, and office operations through an inclusive perspective.
Incorporate inclusive principles in daily decision-making and team interactions to foster welcoming environments and a culture of belonging.

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

The University Career Center (UCC) is partnering with JCPenney to offer career gear of up to 45% off items. Everything you need to finish your look for the 2025 Fall Job & Internship Fair, or interviews. Shop suits, dresses, coats, pants, and shoes—all at deeply discounted prices.
UMICH students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend this event. Bring your UM ID to check in and receive your 30% off coupon as you enter the door.
Students are welcome to drive themselves, or the Blue Bus option will be available.
Bus Schedule:
First pick-up time: 2:30 pm Student Activities Building (SAB) - 515 E. Jefferson Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Last drop-off time: 6:10 pm JCPenney (JCP)
(Runs every 20 min)
2:30PM SAB > Briarwood
2:50PM Briarwood > SAB
3:10PM SAB > Briarwood
3:30PM Briarwood > SAB
3:50PM SAB > Briarwood
4:10PM Briarwood > SAB
Break until 4:50pm
4:50PM SAB > Briarwood
5:10PM Briarwood > SAB
5:30PM SAB > Briarwood
6:10PM Briarwood > SAB

Join CASC and IGR for mocktails, info tables, and opportunities to connect with campus programs as the fall semester kicks off!

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 a diverse, equitable, and inclusive search
Experience a 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.

Building the Bag is apart of the How to Flourish Workshop that is offered through Trotter Multicultural Center's workshop/ and or programming series. HTF is a series of program or workshops that is based off of the Wolverine Wellness Flower. Each pedal of the flower is representative of a dimension of wellness that is based from the work of Wolverine Wellness. Building the Bag plays off the Financial wellness dimension. Historically for first-year and first gen students this workshop is open to any and everybody.
In this workshop hosted by Trotter Multicultural Center participants will explore the differences communities of color face when it comes to financial wellness and how they can start cultivating generational wealth. Trotter Multicultural Center will pair up with Teach for America on how students can start becoming financially astute and helping their future selves building and giving back to their communities through financial resources and tools.
Goodie bags and food will be provided.

MESA's Latine Heritage Month planning committee invites you to the Latine Heritage Month Opening Ceremony for 2025. We're excited to kick off our month-long celebration and we hope to see you there!

This workshop series brings a renewed focus to cultivating inclusive environments across campus. Participants will explore personal and collective experiences, learn best practices and strategies to foster belonging, and strengthen their ability to serve and support a diverse student population.

Spectrum Center's Pronouns 101 workshop is for U-M faculty, staff, and students. In this 2-hour workshop on the basics of pronouns and their usage, participants will have the chance to practice using different sets of pronouns and work on bystander intervention skills.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Learn what pronouns are and be able to share why they are important in your own words
2. Identify the correct pronouns in various sentence structures
3. Practice different methods of addressing harm using a tool called scripting (coined by author Ritu Bhasin)
4. Use an action planning resource to develop one tangible, actionable goal related to your increased inclusivity around pronouns
MORE WORKSHOPS AND INFORMATION
For more information about Spectrum Center’s educational workshops and/or to request an in-person/virtual workshop for your department or organization, visit https://spectrumcenter.umich.edu/workshops

The International Center's Summer Orientation workshop presentations are designed for new international students admitted for Fall 2025. These workshops are presented by staff from various University departments. You may register for as many workshops as you are interested in.
All workshops are listed in Michigan's time zone: Eastern Daylight Time.
This year, some workshops will be presented virtually, and while others will be in-person. Be sure to note this when registering for sessions of interest to you.
Most virtual presentations will be recorded and recordings will be available on the International Center Summer Orientation 2025 Canvas site.

Wolverine Wellness invites you to join us for a lunch and learn interactive workshop that explores how we can help students lead with care by modeling intentional self-awareness and compassionate community care.

In fast-paced campus environments, it’s easy for both students and staff to move through the day without checking in with ourselves. For some, identifying or naming stress can feel unfamiliar or even unsafe. Yet, helping students tune in to their early warning signs can support resilience, reduce burnout, and foster a more sustainable approach to leadership and service.

Together, we will:



Unpack the relationship between stress and the eight dimensions of wellness



Explore how eustress and distress show up differently for students



Identify common stressors student leaders face — and how they impact well-being



Discuss evidence-based, short-term stress reduction techniques



Share campus resources and strategies that promote sustained mental health support



Discuss how you can encourage self-care and boundary-setting while supporting others



This session is ideal for professional staff, instructors and GSIs, student leaders, peer educators, or others in helping roles. Walk away with language, tools, and practices you can share with your students — and use to sustain your own wellness as you support theirs.

Join us on the Diag for So Cool So Just on September 24 from 12 - 2 PM. A vibrant resource fair bringing together student organizations, community partners, and campus units committed to community engagement and social change. Explore opportunities to get involved, volunteer, or simply learn what’s happening across campus and beyond. It’s your chance to connect with groups making a real impact.

Dips with the DPEs is apart of the How to Flourish Workshop that is offered through Trotter Multicultural Center's workshop/ and or programming series. HTF is a series of program or workshops that is based off of the Wolverine Wellness Flower. Each pedal of the flower is representative of a dimension of wellness that is based from the work of Wolverine Wellness. Dips with the DPEs plays off the environmental wellness dimension. Historically for first-year and first gen students this workshop is open to any and everybody.
This Flourish workshop will be a social student panel with the Diversity Peer Educators Program on environmental wellness. This panel will have Residence Life Student Staff inform and help students acclimate to campus life and how to live life on campus and within the residence halls. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions and hear real life scenarios on how you integrate into social circles and make the best environments that you are in. Different chips and dips will be provided because students will start dipping into different environments.

Come Dip into some fun discussions!

Ginsberg’s Community Engagement @ Michigan Series for faculty and staff addresses critical topics in community-engaged teaching and learning, research, scholarship, and program/project development. Through seminars and events, this faculty and professional development series supports faculty, staff, administrators, post-docs, and graduate students at U-M who are interested in learning about or further developing community-driven practice. Participants engage with strategies and approaches to develop and sustain community partnerships for research & teaching, prepare students to work with communities, emphasize civic learning across disciplines, develop and refine course-based and program curriculum, and more.
Offered in Fall and Winter terms. Open to Faculty, Admin/Staff, and Postdocs. Some sessions open to Graduate Students. See workshop descriptions for details.

Desserts and Dialogue is apart of the How to Flourish Workshop that is offered through Trotter Multicultural Center's workshop/ and or programming series. HTF is a series of program or workshops that is based off of the Wolverine Wellness Flower. Each pedal of the flower is representative of a dimension of wellness that is based from the work of Wolverine Wellness. Desserts and Dialogue plays off the intellectual wellness dimension. Historically for first-year and first gen students this workshop is open to any and everybody.
This workshop will inform how dialogue , discussion, and debate differ. Also how communicating across differences can sometimes be hard and uncomfortable. Participants will also start to develop communication tools on how to navigate the social climate when it comes to difficult discussions. You will explore how your identities can impact how you engage with others and how all this involves your intellectual development and wellness. Join speakers from Trotter Multicultural Center and The Program on Intergroup Relations (IRG). All types of desserts will be provided.

Join IGR and GSP to chat over chai!

Spectrum Center's Pronouns 101 workshop is for U-M faculty, staff, and students. In this 2-hour workshop on the basics of pronouns and their usage, participants will have the chance to practice using different sets of pronouns and work on bystander intervention skills.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Learn what pronouns are and be able to share why they are important in your own words
2. Identify the correct pronouns in various sentence structures
3. Practice different methods of addressing harm using a tool called scripting (coined by author Ritu Bhasin)
4. Use an action planning resource to develop one tangible, actionable goal related to your increased inclusivity around pronouns
HOW TO ATTEND
Registration is required. A zoom link will be shared with registrants prior to the workshop.
MORE WORKSHOPS AND INFORMATION
For more information about Spectrum Center’s educational workshops and/or to request an in-person/virtual workshop for your department or organization, visit https://spectrumcenter.umich.edu/workshops

Sweet Sensations is apart of the How to Flourish Workshop that is offered through Trotter Multicultural Center's workshop/ and or programming series. HTF is a series of program or workshops that is based off of the Wolverine Wellness Flower. Each pedal of the flower is representative of a dimension of wellness that is based from the work of Wolverine Wellness. Sweet Sensations plays off the physical wellness dimension. Historically for first-year and first gen students this workshop is open to any and everybody.
This workshop will inform how sexual health and engaging in safe and smart sexual practices will impact your physical wellness. Join speakers from Trotter Multicultural Center and Spectrum Center for this informative, fun, and engaging event. Boba, cookies, and other sweet treats will be provided.

"Canvas of Identity" is not just an art exhibition but a celebration of culture. We are excited to invite you to participate. Our event aims to bring together students and the community to explore and showcase themes of identity and cultural heritage through various forms of artistic expression. This is an incredible opportunity for artists, poets, musicians, photographers, and dancers to express their individuality and cultural heritage. It's a moment to shine and connect with others passionate about celebrating identity through art.

MORE LATINE HERITAGE MONTH EVENTS
https://mesa.umich.edu/latine-heritage month

MORE MESA EVENTS
https://mesa.umich.edu/events-programs