Sessions For: College of Literature, Science & Arts
49 sessions available from October 5, 2025 to December 2, 2025
Being part of MCSP means fully engaging in opportunities to promote meaningful connections, deep learning, and commitment to positive change. MCSPers will use this session to sign up for the Fall 2025 events in the following program areas:
Intergroup Relations Council (IRC)Programming Board and You (PBU)Peer Advisors for Community Service (PACS)MCSP Film part of the Ann Arbor District Library (AADL)/MCSP Film Series.
Intergroup Relations Council (IRC)Programming Board and You (PBU)Peer Advisors for Community Service (PACS)MCSP Film part of the Ann Arbor District Library (AADL)/MCSP Film Series.
1 session on October 6, 2025
This interactive workshop introduces students to the wide range of academic support resources available at U-M and provides practical strategies for maximizing their success. Participants will learn about key campus services—including the Science Learning Center, Math Lab, Physics Help Room, Sweetland Center for Writing, and Language Resource Center—and how each can support their learning. The session will also highlight effective approaches for making the most of faculty office hours, guide students through the process of scheduling an initial appointment with the Services for Students with Disabilities Office, and help them explore time management strategies to balance academic and social commitments. By the end of the event, students will leave with concrete tools and connections to support their academic journey.
2 sessions available from October 6, 2025 to October 20, 2025
Join the Transfer Student Center this semester for our Transfer Transitions series! This series is aimed at supporting your transition to UM by hosting events with different offices and organizations on campus; we hope these events will help you to connect with resources, opportunities, peers, and staff and contribute to a positive first-semester experience on campus. We are glad you are here!
Events include:
Transfer Transitions Resource FairTransfer Transitions: Set Up for SuccessTransfer Transitions: Community ConnectionsTransfer Transitions: Getting Involved in ResearchTransfer Transitions: I Know What You Can Do Next Summer
Events include:
Transfer Transitions Resource FairTransfer Transitions: Set Up for SuccessTransfer Transitions: Community ConnectionsTransfer Transitions: Getting Involved in ResearchTransfer Transitions: I Know What You Can Do Next Summer
1 session on October 6, 2025
You'll learn sharable information about the BSP RA role.
1 session on October 7, 2025
Welcome to the Arabic Placement Test
About the test
The test is approximately three hours in length, and it is composed of three portions:
a. The writing portion is completed on paper and it is worth a total of 100 points.
b. The reading portion is completed on 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:
a. Students who receive 60% or above will be placed in Arabic 401 and thus placed out of the language requirement.
b. Students who are not able to write in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) do not need to take the placement test and they will be advised to enroll in Arabic 101.
Where can I view my results?
a. Placement results are posted within 7 business days after the test.
b. You will not be notified of your score automatically.
c. You may view your placements via: Wolverine Access > Student Business > Academic Records > View Placement Exam Results.
Important information about the test
* 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.
* Students who took or are currently enrolled in an Arabic course are not eligible to take the Arabic placement test. They should register for the next course level.
* The test assesses students’ proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), NOT colloquial Arabic.
* If you speak an Arabic dialect but you do not know how to read or write or have little knowledge, 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, 201, 401, 501 are offered ONLY in the Fall semester, and Arabic 102, 202, 402, 504, 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 formal Arabic (fuSHa).
If you have questions regarding the placement test, please contact the program director at, mesarabicprogram@umich.edu.
1 session on October 7, 2025
OS Honors Coordinator Lisa Fein and OS Advisor Cathy Philbin will present information on pursuing a senior honors project through the OS department. No commitment required - just come learn about the honors option!
21 sessions available from October 7, 2025 to December 5, 2025
Engendering Respectful Communities (ERC) is a one session workshop that engages graduate students in meaningful dialogue about various forms of sexual misconduct they may encounter in both professional and social spaces, and provides resources for intervention or support in such circumstances.
The primary goal of the workshop is to address complexities experienced by graduate students as they engage in bystander intervention, so that participants gain an increase in awareness of barriers to action and familiarity with strategic planning to overcome them. The workshop also introduces participants to on-campus resources and provides knowledge on how sexual misconduct can unfold in graduate-specific settings.
The ERC workshop uses small-group circles intended to promote active reflection and space to build community. The procedure of circles is introduced at the beginning of the workshop in order to help participants get used to the process, which they do through a circle for introductions and value-sharing for the workshop space. These circles depict various, realistic scenarios related to sexual misconduct within the graduate community. The circle process allows circle members to process the monologues, reflect on complexities with identity and power dynamics within them, name potential barriers to intervention, and think of various ways in which they might respond if faced with similar situations. The circles provide a way to foster collective building of ideas, where participants learn from one another and all input is equally valued. Participants are encouraged to share but can always pass if desired, creating an environment where participation is open but not forced. Due to the participatory nature of the workshop, if you are to arrive more than 20 minutes late, we will ask you to re-register for another workshop session.
If you have any questions about or concerns with taking this workshop, or are in need of an exemption, please contact jhippe@umich.edu or fill out this form. We know some students come to campus having already experienced harm. If you have circumstances that make completing this course challenging, please reach out to the GROPWE team. SAPAC GROWE provides exemptions to the ERC workshop (where requirements are set in place) on a case by case basis. The Program Manager will communicate with students requesting exemptions via email and/or meet with students via zoom meetings to discuss their need for exemptions and provide any relevant and necessary resources.
The primary goal of the workshop is to address complexities experienced by graduate students as they engage in bystander intervention, so that participants gain an increase in awareness of barriers to action and familiarity with strategic planning to overcome them. The workshop also introduces participants to on-campus resources and provides knowledge on how sexual misconduct can unfold in graduate-specific settings.
The ERC workshop uses small-group circles intended to promote active reflection and space to build community. The procedure of circles is introduced at the beginning of the workshop in order to help participants get used to the process, which they do through a circle for introductions and value-sharing for the workshop space. These circles depict various, realistic scenarios related to sexual misconduct within the graduate community. The circle process allows circle members to process the monologues, reflect on complexities with identity and power dynamics within them, name potential barriers to intervention, and think of various ways in which they might respond if faced with similar situations. The circles provide a way to foster collective building of ideas, where participants learn from one another and all input is equally valued. Participants are encouraged to share but can always pass if desired, creating an environment where participation is open but not forced. Due to the participatory nature of the workshop, if you are to arrive more than 20 minutes late, we will ask you to re-register for another workshop session.
If you have any questions about or concerns with taking this workshop, or are in need of an exemption, please contact jhippe@umich.edu or fill out this form. We know some students come to campus having already experienced harm. If you have circumstances that make completing this course challenging, please reach out to the GROPWE team. SAPAC GROWE provides exemptions to the ERC workshop (where requirements are set in place) on a case by case basis. The Program Manager will communicate with students requesting exemptions via email and/or meet with students via zoom meetings to discuss their need for exemptions and provide any relevant and necessary resources.
3 sessions available from October 8, 2025 to November 19, 2025
The road to medical/health professional or law school programs involves academic success, skill-building, and community service, but the path can differ for each individual. What kinds of academic experiences help you grow and learn at the level you need to be competitive? Where can you find volunteering, shadowing, and professional opportunities to help you fully explore your interest? How can you develop a timeline for applying to programs? Our Honors workshops are an outstanding way to gather information. There are several dates and topics to choose from based on where you are in your pre-professional journey. We look forward to seeing you there!
Space is limited so please drop your registration if you find that you are unable to attend.
If you require accommodations to attend a pre-professional event, please email ask.honors@umich.edu Thank you!
Space is limited so please drop your registration if you find that you are unable to attend.
If you require accommodations to attend a pre-professional event, please email ask.honors@umich.edu Thank you!
3 sessions available from October 8, 2025 to November 12, 2025
Events in this track are open to all current and prospective PiB and UPiN students. We hope to see you!
1 session on October 8, 2025
Are you interested in –
• Connecting with students from across campus while elevating your leadership learning?
• Exploring the possibilities in the BLI?
• Enjoying a light dinner in a dynamic, welcoming, and supportive community?
Join us for our COMMUNITY MEETINGS held twice a month on Wednesdays in Weiser Hall.
We hope to inspire and engage our community of leaders at these interactive and social events led by our student Applied Leadership Fellows!
Please note – this event is open to all undergrads to invite your friends who want to explore the BLI!
• Connecting with students from across campus while elevating your leadership learning?
• Exploring the possibilities in the BLI?
• Enjoying a light dinner in a dynamic, welcoming, and supportive community?
Join us for our COMMUNITY MEETINGS held twice a month on Wednesdays in Weiser Hall.
We hope to inspire and engage our community of leaders at these interactive and social events led by our student Applied Leadership Fellows!
Please note – this event is open to all undergrads to invite your friends who want to explore the BLI!
5 sessions available from October 8, 2025 to December 2, 2025
The Psychology STAR Scholars Program (Scholarship, Transferable skills, Academia & Research) is an important educational initiative that helps students build the research and professional skills essential for success in both college and today’s knowledge-based economy. STAR offers students hands-on experience, structured mentoring, and pathways to academic and professional advancement. Our virtual Fall Seminar Series is open to all students. This series is led by our STAR Scholars mentors and faculty director, Dr. Cindy Lustig.
1 session on October 9, 2025
SAVE THE DATE - October 9th!
Curious about studying abroad as an undergraduate at U-M?
Come explore everything the Center for Global and Intercultural Study has to offer and find the best program for you! No matter who you are, where you come from, or what you’re studying, a study abroad experience is available to you during your time at Michigan.
Get your questions answered! Come chat with:
CGIS Program AdvisorsRecent U-M study abroad studentsFinancial Aid and the LSA Scholarships OfficeNewnan Academic AdvisorsOther on-campus offices
With over 120 CGIS programs in 40+ countries ranging from a few weeks to an academic year, there are many options to choose from.
If you want to learn more about how to satisfy your major/minor requirements abroad, how to afford study abroad, how to travel with other U-M students on a faculty-led trip, or want to know what to expect, be sure to add this event to your calendar and drop by!
CGIS Study Abroad Fair:
Thursday October 9th, 12-4pm
Rogel Ballroom Michigan Union
CGIS is part of the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA), but all U-M undergraduates are welcome to apply to our programs.
Curious about studying abroad as an undergraduate at U-M?
Come explore everything the Center for Global and Intercultural Study has to offer and find the best program for you! No matter who you are, where you come from, or what you’re studying, a study abroad experience is available to you during your time at Michigan.
Get your questions answered! Come chat with:
CGIS Program AdvisorsRecent U-M study abroad studentsFinancial Aid and the LSA Scholarships OfficeNewnan Academic AdvisorsOther on-campus offices
With over 120 CGIS programs in 40+ countries ranging from a few weeks to an academic year, there are many options to choose from.
If you want to learn more about how to satisfy your major/minor requirements abroad, how to afford study abroad, how to travel with other U-M students on a faculty-led trip, or want to know what to expect, be sure to add this event to your calendar and drop by!
CGIS Study Abroad Fair:
Thursday October 9th, 12-4pm
Rogel Ballroom Michigan Union
CGIS is part of the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA), but all U-M undergraduates are welcome to apply to our programs.
3 sessions available from October 9, 2025 to November 6, 2025
Each semester, ELI presents a series of free interactive, participatory workshops focusing on specific English writing and speaking skills that graduate and undergraduate students need to succeed in their academic and professional careers. Workshops are facilitated by ELI Lecturer Meredith Bricker.
Sign up here for any of the six Fall 2025 workshops listed below.
Sign up here for any of the six Fall 2025 workshops listed below.
8 sessions available from October 10, 2025 to December 5, 2025
Smith Lecture luncheons hosted for Earth and Environmental Sciences graduate students.
5 sessions available from October 10, 2025 to December 5, 2025
These Info Sessions will discuss details about the Global Intercultural Experience for Undergraduates (GIEU) program for Sp/Su 2026. It will cover info about the program structure including the pre-departure requirements, academic component, and local site information.
1 session on October 14, 2025
Activities include;
Terrarium buildingVideo games - Mario Kart, etc. Various games - board and card games Community building with peers
Terrarium buildingVideo games - Mario Kart, etc. Various games - board and card games Community building with peers
1 session on October 15, 2025
The Personal Statement Workshop is open to all
interested University of Michigan students and alumni. The workshop will help
students gain a better understanding of the mechanics of the law school
personal statement. It is designed to give insight into the brainstorming,
drafting, and editing phases of the process.
interested University of Michigan students and alumni. The workshop will help
students gain a better understanding of the mechanics of the law school
personal statement. It is designed to give insight into the brainstorming,
drafting, and editing phases of the process.
5 sessions available from October 15, 2025 to December 5, 2025
Global Course Connections (GCCs) offer a unique opportunity to take what students learn on campus at U-M during the winter semester and apply it abroad in a fun and exciting hands-on class taught by a U-M professor during a 3-week, off-campus field experience that takes place during the following summer.
Join CGIS Advisor Juliana Mesa to learn more about the GCC Brazil - Global Blackness program, the application process, and the courses.
Wednesday, October 15, 3 - 4 pm (Info Session) Wednesday, November 5, 11am - 12pm (Info Session) Friday, November 21, 11am - 12pm (Info Session) Wednesday, December 3, 3-4 pm (Drop-in Group Advising)Friday, December 5, 11am - 12pm (Drop-in Group Advising)The GCC Brazil program is led and taught by Professor of Afroamerican and African Studies, Comparative Literature, and Francophone Studies, Frieda Ekotto.
Application Deadline: December 10, 2025
Join CGIS Advisor Juliana Mesa to learn more about the GCC Brazil - Global Blackness program, the application process, and the courses.
Wednesday, October 15, 3 - 4 pm (Info Session) Wednesday, November 5, 11am - 12pm (Info Session) Friday, November 21, 11am - 12pm (Info Session) Wednesday, December 3, 3-4 pm (Drop-in Group Advising)Friday, December 5, 11am - 12pm (Drop-in Group Advising)The GCC Brazil program is led and taught by Professor of Afroamerican and African Studies, Comparative Literature, and Francophone Studies, Frieda Ekotto.
Application Deadline: December 10, 2025
1 session on October 15, 2025
'An Evening of Zine Creation' is a mini-lecture and interactive workshop event. Attendees will learn more from Sweetland faculty member, Dr. Shelley Manis, about the history of zines and zine creation. Then attendees will be free to create their own zine, with supplies provided by the Institute with prompts guiding their crafting. There will be food and drinks provided for all attendees, come join us for a fun and creative evening!
2 sessions available from October 16, 2025 to November 12, 2025
Hey Honors Students! Do you love reading? We hope you will join us in reading and discussing any, or all, of our 2025-2026 Honors Reads selections!
This past summer, the Honors Program read The Volcano Daughters, which repeated the mantra “The Word Makes the World.” This curious phrase inspired us to consider how writing and storytelling not only reflect culture and individual experience, they actively shape it. Through this theme, we hope to:
Explore how authors channel history, identity and lived experience through words.
Discuss how texts and the act of writing can expand our perspectives and foster understanding.
Fall Term Selections (Registration required, links below):September 23rd, 5-6PM: She Would Be King by Wayétu Moore
October 16th, 11AM-12PM: Plato and the Tyrant by James Romm
November 12th, 3-4PM: The Correspondent, by Virginia Evans
December - none...classes end early on Dec 8.
Winter Term Selections (Registration required, links will be available in December):January date tbd: Twist by Colum McCann
February 18, 4-5PM : Kitchen, by Banana Yoshimoto, Megan Backus (Translator)
How does it work?Review the options and select the book or books that you want to read.Register to attend the relevant discussion.Read the book in advance of the discussion and come prepared to share your reactions. What questions or insights did the book provoke?Book discussions will (generally) last 50 minutes.Who can attend?Honors students at all levels are welcome.There is no limit to the number of sessions you can attend.Does it count toward the Sophomore Honors Award (avialable to current second year students or new transfer students) or the new Junior Honors Award (available to 2025 first year students)?2nd year Honors students and new transfer students to the Honors Program are eligible to earn engagement points towards the Sophomore Honors Award. Earn 1 point/book read for a maximum of 3 points.New first 1st year students to the Honors Program may count each Honors Reads participation as a "breadth engagement experience" toward the Junior Honors Award requirements. Reading the book and participating in the discussion are required in order for this activity to be eligible toward either the SHA or the JHA.Questions?
Email Denise at dguillot@umich.edu
This past summer, the Honors Program read The Volcano Daughters, which repeated the mantra “The Word Makes the World.” This curious phrase inspired us to consider how writing and storytelling not only reflect culture and individual experience, they actively shape it. Through this theme, we hope to:
Explore how authors channel history, identity and lived experience through words.
Discuss how texts and the act of writing can expand our perspectives and foster understanding.
Fall Term Selections (Registration required, links below):September 23rd, 5-6PM: She Would Be King by Wayétu Moore
October 16th, 11AM-12PM: Plato and the Tyrant by James Romm
November 12th, 3-4PM: The Correspondent, by Virginia Evans
December - none...classes end early on Dec 8.
Winter Term Selections (Registration required, links will be available in December):January date tbd: Twist by Colum McCann
February 18, 4-5PM : Kitchen, by Banana Yoshimoto, Megan Backus (Translator)
How does it work?Review the options and select the book or books that you want to read.Register to attend the relevant discussion.Read the book in advance of the discussion and come prepared to share your reactions. What questions or insights did the book provoke?Book discussions will (generally) last 50 minutes.Who can attend?Honors students at all levels are welcome.There is no limit to the number of sessions you can attend.Does it count toward the Sophomore Honors Award (avialable to current second year students or new transfer students) or the new Junior Honors Award (available to 2025 first year students)?2nd year Honors students and new transfer students to the Honors Program are eligible to earn engagement points towards the Sophomore Honors Award. Earn 1 point/book read for a maximum of 3 points.New first 1st year students to the Honors Program may count each Honors Reads participation as a "breadth engagement experience" toward the Junior Honors Award requirements. Reading the book and participating in the discussion are required in order for this activity to be eligible toward either the SHA or the JHA.Questions?
Email Denise at dguillot@umich.edu
5 sessions available from October 17, 2025 to January 8, 2026
Join CGIS Advisor Juliana Mesa to learn more about the Spanish 230 and Spanish 232 program offerings abroad.
CGIS: Spanish 230 in Buenos Aires, Argentina
CGIS: Spanish 230 in Granada, Spain
CGIS: Spanish 230 in San José, Costa Rica
CGIS: Spanish 232 and Intercultural Development in Alicante, Spain
DATES:
Friday, October 17, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Info Session) Thursday, November 6, 2:00 - 3:00 pm (Info Session) Tuesday, December 2, 1:30 - 2:30 pm (Info Session) Tuesday, January 6, 3:00 - 4:00 pm (Drop-in Group Advising)Thursday, January 8, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Drop-in Group Advising)IMPORTANT NOTES
CGIS Spring/Summer 2026 applications open in October 2025 and close on January 15, 2026.Check out to M-Compass brochure (see links above) carefully. Each brochure includes multiple tabs: Overview, How to Apply, Academics, Finances, etc. It is your responsibility to read them carefully before applying. For example, you will find details such as the eligibility criteria (e.g., course and grade prerequisite, GPA) and the application requirements (e.g., instructor recommendation questionnaire, valid passport, etc) under the How to Apply tab.
CGIS: Spanish 230 in Buenos Aires, Argentina
CGIS: Spanish 230 in Granada, Spain
CGIS: Spanish 230 in San José, Costa Rica
CGIS: Spanish 232 and Intercultural Development in Alicante, Spain
DATES:
Friday, October 17, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Info Session) Thursday, November 6, 2:00 - 3:00 pm (Info Session) Tuesday, December 2, 1:30 - 2:30 pm (Info Session) Tuesday, January 6, 3:00 - 4:00 pm (Drop-in Group Advising)Thursday, January 8, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Drop-in Group Advising)IMPORTANT NOTES
CGIS Spring/Summer 2026 applications open in October 2025 and close on January 15, 2026.Check out to M-Compass brochure (see links above) carefully. Each brochure includes multiple tabs: Overview, How to Apply, Academics, Finances, etc. It is your responsibility to read them carefully before applying. For example, you will find details such as the eligibility criteria (e.g., course and grade prerequisite, GPA) and the application requirements (e.g., instructor recommendation questionnaire, valid passport, etc) under the How to Apply tab.
1 session on October 21, 2025
Join the Rackham RMF Team for a productive morning of work in a
shared space. Enjoy breakfast and lunch while co-working in a quiet,
focused environment.
shared space. Enjoy breakfast and lunch while co-working in a quiet,
focused environment.
1 session on October 21, 2025
Join us for an overview of the Psychology & BCN majors. We will be covering how to declare, the transfer credit evaluation process, how to find research, and website resources. There will also be a brief overview of related majors including Neuroscience & Cognitive Science and information regarding services available through the Opportunity Hub.
1 session on October 21, 2025
Guest Scholar Vivi Lachs, author of East End Jews: Sketches from the London Yiddish Press, offers a student-focused workshop for anyone interested in Yiddish. Online attendance is available for this event via Zoom. Pre-readings will be circulated one week prior to the event.
1 session on October 22, 2025
Join the Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences (QMSS) Program for a series dedicated to professional development for undergraduate students. These events are open to all students, regardless of their affiliation with QMSS, but specially designed for students in QMSS courses and the QMSS minor. Through these workshops, seminars, and events, we hope to provide students with information and resources for navigating the internship & job hunt process, skills for marketing themselves for those opportunities in application and electronic portfolio materials, networking opportunities with professionals in data-related fields across the public and private sector, and ultimately set individuals up to be among the most competitive applicants for opportunities relevant for QMSS skills.
1 session on October 23, 2025
A scholarly discussion of East End Jews: Sketches from the London Yiddish Press, specifically focused on Yiddish print media.
1 session on October 23, 2025
Wanna work in health care but aren’t sure where? Do you want to explore health care careers outside of medical, dental, or PA? Do you want a career that matters that will also lead to engaging conversations when you tell folks what you do and they follow up with, “What’s that?” Join us for this virtual event as we introduce you to professionals in health care fields you may not have considered… or even heard of!
6 sessions available from October 23, 2025 to April 16, 2026
What if a set of photos could completely transform how you
understand your purpose, the experiences of others, and the value of humanity?
With over 5 billion pictures taken globally every day, Photovoice uses this
powerful medium to foster deeper connections and understanding between
participants. In this 90-minute interactive session, you’ll use photographs to
reflect, share your story, and engage in meaningful dialogue with others.
Whether you're looking to explore your own journey or connect with diverse
perspectives, this innovative experience is designed for everyone. No
photography skills are needed—just bring your curiosity and an open mind! Come
capture more than just a moment—discover the stories behind the images!
Join us for a vegetarian dinner and a unique style
of conversation each fourth Thursday of the month. At Photovoice
dinners, you will share simple phone photographs of your own making to express
your thoughts on meaningful topics like religion, politics, and belonging. A
facilitator will guide your table through the process of sharing, asking
questions, and understanding everyone's experiences. Receive more information
about the monthly topics by signing up here.
understand your purpose, the experiences of others, and the value of humanity?
With over 5 billion pictures taken globally every day, Photovoice uses this
powerful medium to foster deeper connections and understanding between
participants. In this 90-minute interactive session, you’ll use photographs to
reflect, share your story, and engage in meaningful dialogue with others.
Whether you're looking to explore your own journey or connect with diverse
perspectives, this innovative experience is designed for everyone. No
photography skills are needed—just bring your curiosity and an open mind! Come
capture more than just a moment—discover the stories behind the images!
Join us for a vegetarian dinner and a unique style
of conversation each fourth Thursday of the month. At Photovoice
dinners, you will share simple phone photographs of your own making to express
your thoughts on meaningful topics like religion, politics, and belonging. A
facilitator will guide your table through the process of sharing, asking
questions, and understanding everyone's experiences. Receive more information
about the monthly topics by signing up here.
5 sessions available from October 24, 2025 to January 13, 2026
Join CGIS Advisor Juliana Mesa to learn more about the Spanish-language programs in Spring/Summer 2026. These program offerings are pre-approved by the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures (RLL). Students can earn 300- and/or 400-level Spanish credits depending on the program. Please visit the program brochure to learn more about course pre-requisites and other eligibility criteria
CGIS: Advanced Spanish in Alicante, SpainCGIS: Advanced Spanish in Santiago de Compostela, SpainCGIS: Public Health in Santiago, Dominican RepublicCGIS: Spanish in Madrid - 300/300
DATES:
Friday, October 24, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Info Session) Friday, November 7, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Info Session)Thursday, December 4, 1:30 - 2:30 pm (Info Session)Thursday, January 8, 10:00 am - 11:00 pm (Drop-in Group Advising)Tuesday, January 13, 10:00 - 11:00 am (Drop-in Group Advising)
CGIS: Advanced Spanish in Alicante, SpainCGIS: Advanced Spanish in Santiago de Compostela, SpainCGIS: Public Health in Santiago, Dominican RepublicCGIS: Spanish in Madrid - 300/300
DATES:
Friday, October 24, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Info Session) Friday, November 7, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Info Session)Thursday, December 4, 1:30 - 2:30 pm (Info Session)Thursday, January 8, 10:00 am - 11:00 pm (Drop-in Group Advising)Tuesday, January 13, 10:00 - 11:00 am (Drop-in Group Advising)
4 sessions available from October 27, 2025 to December 1, 2025
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.
1 session on October 28, 2025
The Pre-Law 101 Info Session is an exploratory
program that focuses on developing strategies to explore the legal field and
provides an overview of the law school admission process. The session will
include a presentation given by Pre-Law Advisors followed by a live Q & A
period. The session is open to all interested University of Michigan students
and alumni.
program that focuses on developing strategies to explore the legal field and
provides an overview of the law school admission process. The session will
include a presentation given by Pre-Law Advisors followed by a live Q & A
period. The session is open to all interested University of Michigan students
and alumni.
1 session on October 29, 2025
‘The Telling’ is an interactive storytelling night that highlights themes of identity, self-exploration, and belonging through creative self-expression. Guests will listen to fellow students share 'haunting' stories about their personal identity in creative formats like poetry, drawing, song, and more. Attendees are encouraged to wear spooky makeup, costumes, or pajamas (not required)! There will be pizza, snacks, drinks, and other spooky activities to enjoy. Additionally, if you're willing to share your tale of identity, please fill out this form! Come to listen, come to share, and come to connect with the chilling souls that surround you!
A night where identity takes a haunting form...
A night where identity takes a haunting form...
2 sessions available from November 3, 2025 to December 1, 2025
Please join the Department of Germanic Languages & Literatures for a series of film screenings (shown in German with English subtitles). All films are held in North Quad 2435 with pizza served at 6pm and films beginning at 6:30pm, unless otherwise noted.
1 session on November 5, 2025
"Precision Stitch" is a hands-on workshop specifically designed for pre-health students eager to develop essential suturing skills. In partnership with the Detroit Metro Army Medical Recruiting Station, this program offers a unique opportunity to learn directly from an experienced Army healthcare provider. Participants will receive instruction on the technical aspects of suturing that are vital for many future healthcare practitioners. This workshop builds foundational surgical skills, provides invaluable insight into the practical demands of the medical field, and allows for connecting with Health Professions Scholarship Program recruiters. Ideal for those committed to a career in healthcare, "Precision Stitch" prepares you for the next step in your healthcare journey.
Coffee and Conversation with Panelists of "Diaspora Wars and Going 50/50: Sowing Disunity in Black Communities Through Digital Propaganda"
1 session on November 6, 2025
U-M undergraduate and graduate students are invited to join an informal coffee hour to connect with the panelists of "Diaspora Wars and Going 50/50: Sowing Disunity in Black Communities Through Digital Propaganda" (see more info about the panel here).
Students will have the opportunity to meet the panelists, discuss their research/work, and network.
Coffee and pastries from Ondo Bakery will be provided. Registration is required and limited space is available.
Meet the Panelists
Brooklyne Gipson (she/her) is an Assistant Professor of Journalism and Media Studies at Rutgers University - New Brunswick. Gipson is an interdisciplinary scholar whose areas of research include digital and social media environments, Black feminist digital/technology studies, and the intersection of race, gender, social media, and power. Her current research takes an intersectional approach to analyzing how anti-Black discourses manifest themselves in everyday discursive exchanges within Black social media spaces
Jamilah Lemieux is a leading millennial feminist thinker, social influencer, and game-changing media maverick. A renowned cultural critic and writer with a focus on issues of race, gender, and sexuality, Lemieux’s written work has been featured via a host of print and digital platforms, including the LA Times, the Nation, Essence, Playboy, the Cut, the Guardian, Colorlines, the Washington Post, Wired, Self, Inverse, Refinery 29, the Columbia Journalism Review, the Nation and the New York Times. She penned the foreword for the 2015 anniversary of Michele Wallace's Black Macho and the Myth of the Superwoman and the 2017 re-release of Ann Petry’s Miss Muriel and Other Stories.
AE Stevenson is Assistant Professor of Cinema and Media Studies at the University of Chicago. She is currently working on her book manuscript where, through an analysis of Vine, TikTok, Instagram's The Shade Room, and "blackfishing," she argues that Black women and girls have fundamentally changed the visual language of the Internet. She has published in Feminist Media Histories and Catalyst.
Catherine Knight Steele is an Associate Professor of Communication at the University of Maryland - College Park and was the Founding Director of the Andrew W. Mellon funded African American Digital Humanities Initiative (AADHum). Her research focuses on race, gender, and media, with a specific emphasis on African American culture and discourse in traditional and new media. She examines representations of marginalized communities in the media and how groups resist oppression and utilize online technology to create spaces of community.
Students will have the opportunity to meet the panelists, discuss their research/work, and network.
Coffee and pastries from Ondo Bakery will be provided. Registration is required and limited space is available.
Meet the Panelists
Brooklyne Gipson (she/her) is an Assistant Professor of Journalism and Media Studies at Rutgers University - New Brunswick. Gipson is an interdisciplinary scholar whose areas of research include digital and social media environments, Black feminist digital/technology studies, and the intersection of race, gender, social media, and power. Her current research takes an intersectional approach to analyzing how anti-Black discourses manifest themselves in everyday discursive exchanges within Black social media spaces
Jamilah Lemieux is a leading millennial feminist thinker, social influencer, and game-changing media maverick. A renowned cultural critic and writer with a focus on issues of race, gender, and sexuality, Lemieux’s written work has been featured via a host of print and digital platforms, including the LA Times, the Nation, Essence, Playboy, the Cut, the Guardian, Colorlines, the Washington Post, Wired, Self, Inverse, Refinery 29, the Columbia Journalism Review, the Nation and the New York Times. She penned the foreword for the 2015 anniversary of Michele Wallace's Black Macho and the Myth of the Superwoman and the 2017 re-release of Ann Petry’s Miss Muriel and Other Stories.
AE Stevenson is Assistant Professor of Cinema and Media Studies at the University of Chicago. She is currently working on her book manuscript where, through an analysis of Vine, TikTok, Instagram's The Shade Room, and "blackfishing," she argues that Black women and girls have fundamentally changed the visual language of the Internet. She has published in Feminist Media Histories and Catalyst.
Catherine Knight Steele is an Associate Professor of Communication at the University of Maryland - College Park and was the Founding Director of the Andrew W. Mellon funded African American Digital Humanities Initiative (AADHum). Her research focuses on race, gender, and media, with a specific emphasis on African American culture and discourse in traditional and new media. She examines representations of marginalized communities in the media and how groups resist oppression and utilize online technology to create spaces of community.
DISCO Network Presents - Diaspora Wars and Going 50/50: Sowing Disunity in Black Communities Through Digital Propaganda
1 session on November 6, 2025
This panel brings together Black feminist scholars, writers, and public intellectuals to examine how and why debates about gender, sexuality, and nationality consistently emerge as top topics on social media platforms within Black discursive communities. How do algorithms and influencer culture contribute to sowing discontent and misinformation among Black social media users? We consider the social and political implications, who ultimately benefits from these conversations, and how we can make different choices around our own engagement and participation.
Coffee and tea from Blue Nile Ethiopian Restaurant will be provided to all attendees.
We want to make our events accessible to all participants. CART services will be provided. If you anticipate needing additional accommodations to participate, please email Cherice Chan at chericec@umich.edu.
Coffee and tea from Blue Nile Ethiopian Restaurant will be provided to all attendees.
We want to make our events accessible to all participants. CART services will be provided. If you anticipate needing additional accommodations to participate, please email Cherice Chan at chericec@umich.edu.
1 session on November 11, 2025
How do we remember the Holocaust in 2025? "The Media of Holocaust Memory" brings together two leading Holocaust scholars to discuss the role of "high tech" computer algorithms and AI and "low tech" monuments and material artifacts as technologies for memorializing. In conversation with each other and the audience, Laura Levitt and Todd Presner will discuss how the ethical possibilities and challenges Holocaust memory have and will continue to evolve in the twenty-first century.
1 session on November 18, 2025
This special lecture by Samy Ayoub, and moderated by Aaron Rock-Singer, will argue that legal pluralism in nineteenth- and twentieth-century Egypt was sustained by institutional structures, procedural norms, and Islamic legal practice under Khedival rule. Far from resisting pluralism, Ottoman-era Islamic legal practice facilitated the incorporation of other legal traditions, including the adjudication of Jewish communities’ affairs, making them integral to the functioning of the legal order. This coexistence, however, was destabilized with the establishment of the secular national courts in 1883, which progressively asserted universal jurisdiction and ultimately subsumed the entire legal sphere.
Samy Ayoub (University of Texas Austin) specializes in Islamic law, modern Middle East law, and law and religion in contemporary Muslim societies. He focuses on issues concerning the interaction between religion and law, and the role of religion in contemporary legal and socio-political systems within a global comparative perspective. He has pursued training in both law and Islamic Studies in Egypt, Scotland, and in the United States.
Samy Ayoub (University of Texas Austin) specializes in Islamic law, modern Middle East law, and law and religion in contemporary Muslim societies. He focuses on issues concerning the interaction between religion and law, and the role of religion in contemporary legal and socio-political systems within a global comparative perspective. He has pursued training in both law and Islamic Studies in Egypt, Scotland, and in the United States.
1 session on November 19, 2025
For the 2025–26 academic year, Mediterranean Topographies (Meditopos) will be organized around the theme of home in the Mediterranean, which broadly includes domestic and private spaces. This interdisciplinary research workshop will explore domestic and private spaces not only as sites of personal and cultural significance but also as zones of political tension, displacement, surveillance, and resistance. How do personal experiences intersect with histories of migration, conflict, surveillance, and belonging? What does it mean to make, find, leave, or lose a home in times of political and climate instability? We will consider the meanings and materialities of ‘home’ across the Mediterranean region. From physical structures to affective attachments, we’ll explore how home is imagined, inhabited, and contested from diverse disciplinary perspectives. The workshop draws from multiple departments and programs at Michigan, including Comparative Literature, History, Anthropology, Middle East Studies, Romance Languages and Literatures, History of Art, Slavic Studies, English, and Classics, aiming to create a collaborative space linking across departments. We hope to foster interdisciplinary conversations about intimate, political, and symbolic dimensions of home in past and present Mediterranean contexts.
1 session on December 1, 2025
Join the Rackham RMF Team for a productive morning of work in a
shared space. Enjoy breakfast and lunch while co-working in a quiet,
focused environment.
shared space. Enjoy breakfast and lunch while co-working in a quiet,
focused environment.
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