Sessions For: College of Literature, Science & Arts

A one-hour, in-person workshop designed for LSA staff to learn to navigate and use Google's Notebook tool.

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! Dinner is intended for those participating in the event.

"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.

Instrested in going to Portugal next May? Join CGIS advisor, CIerra Murphy, along with the program's professor Angele Anderfuren, for online group advising and info session sessions for the CGIS: Global Course Connections (GCC) in Lisbon, Portugal - Travel Writing. These sessions are a great opportunity to learn more about the program, ask questions, and get the support you need to prepare for your study abroad experience.

Feel like you need a refresher on registering for classes? Join the Newnan Student Success Team on zoom to prepare for the Winter 2027 semester!
During this session, we will help you prepare for your upcoming registration by going over the resources that you will use as you look to plan your Winter 2027 schedule. This session is intended for first year or first semester transfer students, but anyone is welcome to attend for a refresher on registration.
During the session, we will:
Review of the LSA Course GuideReview of Wolverine AccessReview of the Degree Audit Checklist Strategize for planning your Winter 2027 semester schedule We appreciate your registration through SESSIONS and we will see you on ZOOM. If you have any questions or concerns, please email [email protected].

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 [email protected] 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 GROWE 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.

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 on paper 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:
a. Students who receive 60% or above will be placed in Arabic 401 and thus placed out of the LSA 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, [email protected].

In today's academy, what do we even mean by “interdisciplinary” and/or “multidisciplinary” in humanities research?
How does a researcher know if they are practicing either mode, or none, or both?
How do we justify these categories as methods of studying questions of the twentieth century in the contemporary academy?

The Twentieth Century Studies RIW invites you to a roundtable on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 1-2pm in Angell Hall 3241. The panel will consist of faculty and graduate students from English, History, DAAS, among other departments; each speaker will offer a 5-8 minutes flash talk on what inter- and multidisciplinary research means to their respective fields and work.

Let us know if you would like to be added to our listserv! Contact Kabelo Sandile Motsoeneng ([email protected]) and Maria Rossini ([email protected]) for more information about the RIW.
The Twentieth Century Studies Rackham Interdisciplinary Workshop is a new workshop this year, and we plan to provide an opportunity for students studying the twentieth century to collaborate and learn from one another not only within our areas of study, but also across departments.
*Light refreshments will be provided.

An in-person workshop to learn how to build a Maizey for your unit.

Want to fulfill the LSA Language Requirement Abroad? Join CGIS Advisor Joy Richardson and Instructor Janaya Lasker-Ferretti to learn more about the CGIS Italian 230 study abroad program offering for Spring/Summer 2027. Applications for this program close on January 15th, 2027.

You can view the M-Compass page for this program at this link.

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.

Interested in studying or interning abroad, but not sure where to start? Attend a CGIS First Step for an overview of our programs around the world, the CGIS application process, scholarships and other financial aid resources, and more!

Join various International Education units on campus to celebrate International Education Week 2026!Feel free to register for one or both of these events to join us in celebrating study abroad, international internships, and international students here at the University of Michigan. :)

These events are organized by the Center for Global & Intercultural Study, Global Engagement — Office of the Provost, the International Institute, International Programs in Engineering, Ross Global Initiatives, and the International Center.

All ELI Conversation Circles Participants and Facilitators are welcome!
Meet other circles and experience some “Michigan Fall Fun” - Enjoy local apples, cider, and doughnuts.
Play some indoor and outdoor games. You might even win a raffle prize!
Location: Burns Park Shelter, a short walk from Central Campus.This is a casual, drop-in style event.Come when you can, stay as long as you like.Come with your circle, or on your own.You are welcome to bring a guest!

The Late Antique Reading Group (LARG) offers a formal space for thought-provoking, interdisciplinary conversations about the late antique world and its enduring relevance today.

Collaboration with GitHub is designed for researchers who work with code and have a basic understanding of git. Participants will gain fluency in the GitHub ecosystem, with examples of how to use GitHub’s built-in features to track tasks, set milestones, conduct reviews, and streamline collaboration.

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.

November meeting for the Topics in Classical Intersectionalities (TiCI) RIW.

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 Ben Peipert and Professor Qian Liu to learn more about the GCC in Beijing, China - 2nd Year Chinese program, the application process, and the courses.
Friday, October 16 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (Online Info Session)Friday, November 6 from 3:00 to 4:00 PM (Online Info Session)Tuesday, November 17 from 3:30 to 4:30 PM (Online Drop-In Advising)Thursday, December 3 from 1:00 to 2:00 PM (Online Drop-In Advising)The GCC China program is led and taught by Professor of Chinese Language, Qian Liu.

GCC Application Deadline: December 10, 2026

Want to build your confidence and fluency using English in class discussions, written assignments, and in conversations on campus?

Come meet ELI’s faculty to learn about our Academic English Mini-Courses and enjoy some free pizza!

This is a casual, drop-in style event. There is no formal presentation.
Come anytime during the session!

Join us for Dancing Through Campus, a fun-filled night of dance, dining, and discussion! Guests will learn about the role of dance within culture, discuss the meaning of identity, and explore heritage beyond their own. Dancing Through Campus is an interactive event where you can explore diversity on campus, discover a new move, try a new food, learn a new phrase, and make a new friend.

Travel all around the world in just a few hours, learning dances from every corner of the globe and making new friends along the way.
Attendees are encouraged to wear their cultural attire, but all are welcome to come however they feel comfortable!

Please join the Bowman Center for an open house celebrating the opening of our new home at 309 Maynard Street.
We look forward to welcoming you into this new space and celebrating the people, relationships, scholarship, and community that have shaped the Bowman Center over the past 20 years.
As part of the open house, we will unveil a mural created by Detroit-based muralist Bakpak Durden that offers a creative expression of the spirit and vision of the Bowman Center and our next chapter.
Guests are invited to stroll through the new office, experience the mural, connect with colleagues and community members, and enjoy refreshments throughout the afternoon.
We hope you will join us as we mark this meaningful moment in the life of the Bowman Center and celebrate both where we have been and where we are going.

Join Professor August Evrard and CGIS Advisor, Joy Richardson, to learn more about the CGIS: Global Course Connections (GCC) in Cape Town, South Africa - Energy Landscape program. This GCC program offers the unique opportunity to pair your on-campus winter studies with an exciting hands-on 3-week global experience taught by August Evrard in the summer.
Across the world, a large-scale energy transition away from fossil fuels and toward renewable energy sources is underway. In South Africa, students will experience this transition up close by examining how social, political, financial, and environmental factors interact to drive hopeful progress (e.g., in solar, wind, grid transmission and carbon credits) within the country's massively coal-driven economy.

You can view the GCC South Africa application here.

The Political Communication Working Group (PCWG) is an interdisciplinary workshop for graduate students and faculty to convene and discuss how political messages are produced, disseminated, and interpreted in contemporary media environments. Our core research topics focus on the evolving relationships between media, politics, and society. Drawing on the interdisciplinary fields of communication, political science, sociology, and information science, our members explore a wide range of topics such as public support for entertainment censorship, climate change communication, social learning on TikTok, political para-social relationships, polarization, political biases in AI-generated content, etc. Our sessions encourage the exchange of ideas and work across theoretical and methodological traditions.

Ever wondered what our students experience every day? Now’s your chance! Join your fellow staff from across the college for a special Science Demo Show on November 20th, 10-11am, in Room 170, Weiser Hall.
For one lively hour, step into your students’ shoes and get a front-row seat to the fun, curiosity, and excitement they enjoy in the classroom. Our high-energy presenters will wow you with amazing live experiments and invite you to become part of the action—no lab coat required! Whether you’re a science buff or just looking for some midday excitement, this is the show for you.
For those who attended last year, we will have a mix of different demonstrations as well as some repeats this year!
Space is limited, so secure your spot! Please RSVP so we know you’ll be joining us.
Don’t miss out—come curious and leave amazed! Mark your calendar, bring your sense of wonder, and see what the students see every day!


This event is for staff only. Any UM staff are welcome to attend!

“How are public universities sustaining their commitments to global education as they navigate today’s challenges? What is at stake for international students and scholars, and for all students’ access to global opportunities?”
Provosts from three Midwestern public universities come together to discuss these questions and more as they consider a path forward.

In Conversation:
Laurie McCauley, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, University of MichiganJohn Ciorciari, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor, Indiana University BloomingtonJohn Coleman, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignRemarks by
Mike Solomon, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs–Graduate Studies and Dean, Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate StudiesValeria Bertacco, Vice Provost for Engaged Learning
Conversation moderated by Youngju Ryu, Director, International Institute
Refreshments will be served before the event.

Join Professor Joshua Rabinowitz and CGIS Advisor, Joy Richardson, to learn more about the CGIS: Global Course Connections (GCC) in Rome, Italy - Modern Italy and Political Psychology program. This GCC program offers the unique opportunity to pair your on-campus winter studies with an exciting hands-on 3-week global experience taught by Joshua Rabinowitz in the summer.
Using Rome, Italy, as an experiential laboratory, this course connection will tie the theories and findings of social and political psychology to the modern Italian context. You will see through museum visits, architectural tours, artistic and cultural experiences, and class discussions how social identity, collective action, and political ideology (including fascism and contemporary populism) have resonated through the last 200 years of Italian history.

You can view the GCC Italy application here.

Hello everyone! We are excited to share that Lin Hierse will be joining Alamanya on November 20th from 2-4PM to discuss her book, "Wovon wir Träumen". Please take the days in between to read through the book and bring any questions you have. Catering and refreshments will be provided, so please do let us know if you have any food allergies that we should be aware of before placing the order.

Non- and Post-Traditional Community Student Group (NPTCG) and the LSA Opportunity Hub invite you to a Recharge Event centered on belonging, persistence, and practical support! Please join us on Friday, November 20 from 6pm-8pm at the LSA Building - outside of the Opportunity Hub and optiMize Offices.
Recharge events are designed to create a welcoming and supportive space for non-traditional students (those 24-years or older; returning to education after a significant break; part-time students; those balancing education with other significant life responsibilities such as being a parent/guardian/caretaker; nontraditional completion of high school education; military veteran; or was in the foster-care system 13-years old or older, experiencing home insecurity or family structure) and post-traditional students (those who might have started their academic journey later in life) while they pursue their education at U-M.
Participation in storytelling and reflection activities is always optional. You are welcome to speak, write, or listen. To help create a respectful and supportive environment, personal stories shared during the event should remain private unless the speaker gives permission to share them.
Join us to:
Enjoy free snacksHear a personal story of persistence and belongingMeet and connect with fellow non- and post-traditional studentsReflect on and celebrate your own accomplishmentsLearn about NPTCG and resources available to support your journey at U-MLearn about LSA Opportunity Hub programs and resourcesJoin in on fun activities that celebrate our unique communityWhether you are a current NPTCG member or if this is your first semester at LSA and looking for a community to call your own, we are here for you. So, no matter your path to U-M, we want to build a space that supports your success and offers you a place to belong. You are also welcome to bring guests to this event, such as partners, kids, or family members! We hope you’ll join us for a night of fun and connection! No matter your path to U-M, we hope you will join us for an evening of relaxation, meaningful connection, and resource sharing.
Friends, family, partners, and children of all ages are welcome!

The University of Oxford, the oldest university in the English-speaking world, is one of the premier universities worldwide. Located in the medieval city center of Oxford, England (about an hour and half northwest of London), academic teaching has taken place in this historic institution since as early as the 11th century. Comprised of 44 colleges and halls, as well as one of the oldest and largest library systems in Europe, Oxford is a world-renowned hub for intellectual pursuits and research.
U-M’s Center for Global and Intercultural Study (CGIS) offers a study abroad program for undergraduate students within Oxford's Hertford College for either a single semester or a full academic year of study. Hertford College offers a friendly, progressive academic community located at the heart of Oxford directly across from the famous Bodleian library. Visiting students live and learn alongside Hertford’s diverse group of full-time degree-seeking students who hail from many parts of the UK as well as multiple countries across the globe.
This program is perfect for students interested in a comprehensive inquiry into an academic topic of interest within the fields of the humanities, social and political sciences, human sciences, or mathematics. Students will participate in extensive analysis of a subject utilizing the Oxford tutorial system, which are one-on-one meetings where students engage in lively discussions with a faculty member of relevant expertise based upon rigorous independent study.
Does this program sound like your cup of tea? Register for this virtual info session to find out more from the program’s CGIS Study Abroad Advisor and Hertford’s Director of Visiting Student Programs!

Join the 2026-27 Frankel Institute Fellows for a series of public panels covering multiple various aspects of Antisemitism.

The Center for Global and Intercultural Study (CGIS) has partnered with four internship provider organizations that maintain portfolios of placements around the world, offering the chance for undergraduate students to participate in quality International Internships over the summer. This info session will go into detail about the program for one of these providers, CIEE.

CIEE Summer Global Internship programs combine a full-time internship with an integrated academic seminar (earning 6 total credits) to provide professional exploration and specific skills development over the course of 8+ weeks during the summer. You’ll learn to contextualize real-world experience while learning about local business culture, intercultural communication, professional development, and linkages between local and global industry trends.
With 22 approved locations in 20 different countries across the globe and placements in a wide variety of career fields--Arts, Business, Communication, STEM, Health Sciences, Policy/Law, and many more--you're sure to find a fantastic option that's the right fit for you!

Sound interesting? Come join us either in-person or virtually to learn more!

Join CGIS Advisor Juliana Mesa to learn more about the Spanish 230 and Spanish 232 program offerings abroad.
Spanish 230 in Cusco, PeruSpanish 230 in Granada, SpainSpanish 232 and Intercultural Development in Alicante, Spain
DATES:
Wednesday, November 4, 10:30 - 11:30 am (Info Session) Wednesday, December 2, 4:00 - 5:00 pm (Info Session) Wednesday, December 16, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (Drop-in Group Advising)Wednesday, January 6, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (Drop-in Group Advising)IMPORTANT NOTES
CGIS Spring/Summer 2027 applications opened on October 1, 2026 and will close on January 15, 2027.Check out to M-Compass brochure (see links above) carefully. Each brochure includes multiple tabs: Overview, How to Apply, Academics, Date, 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.

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.
Thursday, October 8, 3:30 - 4:30 pm (Info Session) Friday, October 23, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Info Session) Wednesday, November 4, 3:30 - 4:30 pm (Info Session) Friday, December 4, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Drop-in Group Advising)Tuesday, December 8, 1:30 - 2:30 pm (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, 2026

The University of Oxford, the oldest university in the English-speaking world, is one of the premier universities worldwide. Located in the medieval city center of Oxford, England (about an hour and half northwest of London), academic teaching has taken place in this historic institution since as early as the 11th century. Comprised of 44 colleges and halls, as well as one of the oldest and largest library systems in Europe, Oxford is a world-renowned hub for intellectual pursuits and research.
U-M’s Center for Global and Intercultural Study (CGIS) offers a study abroad program for undergraduate students for the summer in conjunction with Oxford Academic Summer Schools within Magdalen College. Founded in 1458, Magdalen College is one of Oxford’s oldest and most architecturally magnificent colleges, featuring the iconic Magdalen Bridge and serene water meadows that provide a picturesque backdrop for students to live, learn, and explore. Earn 6–8 credits during this 5-week program in July and August, and experience Oxford’s traditional approach to university education. Academic courses are designed to provide a taste of the unique Oxford educational style of tutorials (where small groups of 1-5 students engage in in-depth discussions with faculty with relevant expertise) while still keeping overseas students in mind. Choose from 4 focus areas— English Literature, Environmental Studies, Medieval Studies, or Science, Technology, & Society—then choose a specific course within each academic area. Students can experience High Table dinners and croquet on the lawn, tour the Bodleian Library (which has over 12 million items!), climb Magdalen Tower, stroll through Christ Church Meadow, and participate in program excursions, like a 4-day trip across the coast of Wales, to enhance their understanding of culture, politics, and geography in the UK.

If this program sounds like your cup of tea then join us to learn more!

Join us for Reimagining STEM Student Success — a series designed to advance the recommendations of the STEM Success Working Group by positioning organizational change as the primary lever for student success. Across five sessions, expert insights will connect research to concrete U-M practices to transform our campus systems, cultures, and structures.

*Please register for each Session you would like to attend.
*For the Zoom sessions (December 4th & March 25th), you must also register separately for the Zoom Webinar using the link provided in the individual session description. This second registration is required to receive the Zoom webinar link.

The Latin American & Caribbean Studies (LACS) RIW is an interdisciplinary space to explore the history, culture, politics, and arts of Latin America and the Caribbean. This RIW invites dialogue among students working on a wide range of sub-regions, times, and topics, many from distinct methodological perspectives. Our goal is to bring seemingly disparate interests together in an intellectually productive space that deepens participants' understanding of this expansive region.
This RIW hopes to serve as the academic node that connects seemingly disparate scholars of Latin America into one productive space. Through our events and meetings, graduate students and faculty will be able to more effectively expand their interdisciplinary understanding, create connections across the university, and support each other in their academic journey.

Join CGIS Advisor Juliana Mesa to learn more about the CGIS Spanish-language programs in Spring/Summer 2027. 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, Spain
DATES:
Friday, November 6, 4:00 - 5:00 pm (Info Session)Friday, December 4, 4:00 - 5:00 pm (Info Session)Friday, December 18, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (Drop-in Group Advising)Friday, January 8, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (Drop-in Group Advising)

Looking to take your writing to the next level? Planning to submit to the Hopwood Awards? Join us for cozy drinks and make some friends! At the Beta Reader Bonanza, undergraduate writers will forge meaningful and compatible critique partnerships—casual, committed, or somewhere in between. Kick off your evening with a speed dating event to get to know your peers, followed by a mixer over an assortment of hot cocoa, egg nog, tea, and biscuits. Come for the treats and stay for lifelong friendships!

Take a break from studying and enjoy some pre-holiday fun!
Make new friends while enjoying pizza and decorating a gingerbread house!

All U-M students are welcome, but registration is required!

This program is designed to help participants identify their workplace needs for professional success, develop a communication plan for those needs, and identify the right time, place, and manner to convey those needs. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on their needs and collaborate with each other to develop their individual communication plans.

Join CGIS Internship Manager Rachel Reuter to learn more about CGIS's international internship programs available for Spring/Summer 2027. These 8-week, unpaid international internship programs offer opportunities across a wide range of locations, academic interests, and career fields, and students can earn up to 6 academic credits.
In this session, students will learn more about each internship program, including locations, the application process, potential placements, academic requirements, eligibility requirements, and other key details.
CGIS: Summer International Internships with IES AbroadCGIS: Summer International Internships with CIEECGIS: Summer International Internships with Sage CorpsCGIS: Summer International Internships with OmprakashDATES:
Thursday, October 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm (Info Session)Thursday, December 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm (Info Session)Friday, January 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm (Info Session)Friday, January 29, 12:00pm - 2:00pm (Drop-in Group Advising)

We are excited to announce the Non- and Post-Traditional Student Community Group (NPTCG) Winter 2027 Kickoff Event happening on Friday, January 14, 2027, from 6-8 PM, in the LSA Multipurpose Room (LSA 1040)!
This special, kid-friendly event is designed to create a welcoming and supportive space for non-traditional students (those 24-years or older; returning to education after a significant break; part-time students; those balancing education with other significant life responsibilities such as being a parent/guardian/caretaker; nontraditional completion of high school education; military veteran; or was in the foster-care system 13-years old or older, experiencing home insecurity or family structure) and post-traditional students (those who might have started their academic journey later in life) while they pursue their education at U-M.
If you identity with any one of these identities, this event is a great chance to:
Enjoy free food and swag 🎉
Meet and connect with fellow non- and post-traditional students
Learn about the NPTCG and resources available to support your journey at U-M
Join in on fun activities that celebrate our unique community
Whether you are a current NPTCG member or if this is your first semester at LSA and looking for a community to call your own, we are here for you. So, no matter your path to U-M, we want to build a space that supports your success and offers you a place to belong. You are also welcome to bring guests to this event, such as partners, kids, or family members! We hope you’ll join us for a night of fun and connection!

Come join us for our in-person OS Application Workshop! Current OS students will offer guidance, tips, and resources on best tying yourself, your interests, and OS together in your application materials. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet with current students to get individualized feedback on your resume and essay.
Space is limited, so sign up asap to guarantee your spot!

Important note: attendance at this event will NOT guarantee admission into the OS program. This is a casual event designed to offer you helpful guidance and feedback on your application materials and answer any questions you might have.

Who built
the digital economy, and whose labor has been overlooked in the stories we tell
about its development? The Inattention Economy challenges familiar
narratives of technological innovation by tracing the often uncredited and
unpaid contributions of women of color across three pivotal moments in
computing: the microchip era of the 1960s and ’70s, the rise of social media in
the 2000s, and the emergence of AI-fueled virtual reality in the 2020s. Through
the stories of Navajo women who manufactured early semiconductor circuits,
Vietnamese American internet pioneer Tila Tequila, and Black virtual reality
creators, the book examines how gendered and racialized labor has shaped the
technologies and platforms embedded in everyday life. In doing so, it offers a
counterhistory of Silicon Valley that calls for both recognition and material
compensation for the labor that has made the digital economy possible.

The DSI Reading Room is a conversation series featuring new books by Digital
Studies Institute faculty and guest authors. Through public discussions, we
explore emerging scholarship and the ideas shaping technology, culture, media,
and society.


Lisa Nakamura is the Gwendolyn Calvert Baker Collegiate Professor in the
Department of American Culture at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She is
the lead Principal Investigator of the DISCO (Digital Inquiry, Speculation,
Collaboration, and Optimism) Network. Nakamura is also the founding Director of
the Digital Studies Institute at the University of Michigan and has been
writing about digital media, race, and gender since 1994. She has written books
and articles on digital bodies, race, and gender in online environments, on
toxicity in video game culture, and the many reasons that Internet research
needs ethnic and gender studies. She is the author of The Inattention
Economy: How Women of Color Built the Internet (University of Minnesota
Press, 2026), Digitizing Race: Visual Cultures of the Internet
(University of Minnesota Press, 2007), and Cybertypes: Race, Ethnicity, and
Identity on the Internet (Routledge, 2002).






We strive to make our events accessible to all participants. This event will be
a hybrid event with both a physical meeting space and an online meeting space.

CART will be provided. If you anticipate needing accommodations to participate,
please email Eric Mancini at [email protected]. Please note that
some accommodations must be arranged in advance, and we encourage you to
contact us as soon as possible.

We want to make our events accessible to all participants. CART captioning services will be provided for the panel conversation. If you anticipate needing additional accommodations to participate, please email Cherice Chan at [email protected].