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Talk to us. We can help. Resource Navigators are students who provide personalize pathways to the spaces, places, and people at Michigan you need!

What do you do? Two things:


Make an appointment, here, allowing two hours before the appointment, so that we can research what you need. Complete the quick Intake Form (embedded) with what you'd like to know.Choose what works best for you! In-person (at the League) or virtual. Seven days a week.
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ResNav Spring/Summer Bios


My. Masters graduate student, Higher Education (Management & Organization). Program Assistant at MaCSS Scholars Program. Hobbies: Book lover, boba tea, flowers, nature walks, and photography.
Kathryn. Senior. Mathematics (major). Math Club MCommunity Group and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Transfer student from Schoolcraft College. Hobbies: dance teacher, animal lover, boba tea, sushi obsession.
Pranavi. Senior. Psychology (major). Pre-Dental Association, UROP, Environmental Awareness. Former UHS employee. Bilingual in Telugu.
Rocco. Senior. Economics (major) / Political Science (minor). Hobbies: hang out with friends, tennis, lift weights, read (esp non-fiction), travel.


Questions regarding the process? Email resourcenavs@umich.edu.

"I just have a quick question."No problem! Send us an email and we'll respond in 24-36 hours.

Developed by the MORE Committee, this workshop helps enhance the mentoring relationship between the student and faculty mentor by facilitating the development of shared expectations. Mentors and mentees work independently in separate sessions to identify their own objectives and styles, and consider strategies for dealing with possible challenges. Then, student-faculty pairs work together to develop a written mentoring plan as a means of codifying some of the most important elements (needs, goals, mutual expectations) of a two-way mentoring relationship. Among Rackham doctoral students who have written mentoring plans, 83 percent find those plans useful.
Registration is required of both the faculty and the student. Separate registration for students is available at: https://myumi.ch/zXzVJ.

Developed by the MORE Committee, this workshop helps enhance the mentoring relationship between the student and faculty mentor by facilitating the development of shared expectations. Mentors and mentees work independently in separate sessions to identify their own objectives and styles, and consider strategies for dealing with possible challenges. Then, student-faculty pairs work together to develop a written mentoring plan as a means of codifying some of the most important elements (needs, goals, mutual expectations) of a two-way mentoring relationship. Among Rackham doctoral students who have written mentoring plans, 83 percent find those plans useful.
Registration is required of both the faculty and the student. Separate registration for faculty is available at: https://myumi.ch/9gE5r.

The goal of the Pathology Research Seminar Series is to educate attendees about new developments in the research of mechanisms of diseases. After completing this activity participants will be able to engage and pursue new experimental methods and arenas of investigation and incorporate knowledge into pathological diagnostic algorithms.

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.

The International Center is excited to announce a series of in-person Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) events! These events are an excellent opportunity to prepare for your travels to the U.S., meet other new U-M students, as well as get your questions about U-M answered by current students, alums and IC staff.
Summer 2025 PDO hosted cities will be:
May 17: Hong Kong
May 21: Taipei
May 23: Seoul
June 15: Shanghai
June 20: New Delhi
June 21: Beijing
June 22: Mumbai
Registration: Students are only allowed to register for one event. If you are unable to attend in-person, there is also a virtual PDO option being offered. You can find more information and register for the virtual event here.
Guests: Due to limited space at event locations, undergraduate students are allowed to bring one parent to the event. Graduate students are not permitted to bring any guests.
Unless specified, all events will be conducted in English.
Click below for more detailed information about each PDO.

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.

AC100


Learn about the various funds that make up the university's general ledger. This is an introductory course on Fund Accounting and Chartfields at the University of Michigan.

Agenda:

Chartfield Structure Overview

Income Statement and Balance Sheet Overview

Expenses/Revenues Overview

PLEASE NOTE: There will be no classes scheduled for June and July, due to peak year-end processing for the Accounting Customer Service team.

OGPS Career & Professional Development - Science Writing & Communication

This series of workshops aims to equip you with practical skills and knowledge for writing science with confidence as part of your training (MS, PhD, or postdoc). You will have a chance to learn best practices and strategies necessary to best prepare your manuscript, or your grant/fellowship application. Each workshop will provide opportunities to engage and learn how to develop your writing and presentation skills.
Aims & Objectives:
Learn how to structure your academic writing for manuscripts, grant applications, and conference abstracts with narrative principles Help you prepare your NSF GRFP applications.Discuss effective presentation practices and strategies to improve how our science is presented, ensuring clarity and audience engagement.Provide guidance on how and when to best use Gen-AI in the writing process.Boost your confidence and productivity in your writing skills.

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 American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid blended learning course will help prepare you to recognize and care for a variety of breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants as well as prepare you to recognize and care for a variety of first aid emergencies. Participants who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate for CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid valid for two years.

This is a blended learning course that requires roughly 4 hours of online work prior to the first day of the course.

**There is no fee for current Michigan Recreation employees. The fee for community members, faculty, staff, or students who are not employed by the Michigan Recreation Dept. is $90. You can use the link here to complete payment.**

AC200

Learn about Revenue and Expense types and Journal entries at the University of Michigan.

Agenda:
Revenue Types
Expense Types
Journal Entries


PLEASE NOTE: There will be no classes scheduled for June and July, due to peak year-end processing for the Accounting Customer Service team.

Create an AI Tutor in Minutes with the Canvas-Maizey integration

The topic for this session is informational interviewing, which can be a powerful tool to aid in your career exploration as well as networking and job search efforts. We’ll talk about the purpose of an informational interview, how to identify people to interview, how to request an informational interview, and how to prepare for a productive conversation.
This event is intended to be interactive and therefore a recording will not be available.


Brought to you by the University Career Center in partnership with Rackham Graduate School

This is a zoom training that covers the fundamentals of Business Objects and the steps to navigate in the new version to perform basic, intermediate and advanced tasks in BO. Please bring your own laptop and power adapter.
Please Note: There is a minimum of 10 registrations for each class (you can find the number of seats available out of 40). If the minimum number of seats is not reached we will email you in advance.

Our Continuous Improvement Foundations course is a beginner-friendly training that teaches you the basics of how to make things better at work. In this class, we'll show you why it's important to really understand why problems happen, why guessing can be risky, and how to pinpoint the things that will make a big difference when you're trying to improve your work.


We use real stories, small group activities, and group discussions to help you see how these ideas can be used every day.

*Please bring an issue or a work process that you want to make better. During the course, you will have a chance to use what you’re learning to tackle your specific issue.

After the course, you will know how to:


Explain what 'value' means and understand it from the perspective of whoever is receiving your service or product
Recognize the 8 types of unnecessary activities or 'waste' and get good at noticing them when they happen
Realize why it's important to go right to where the problem happens and ask open questions to get more information
Understand the four-step method of Plan-Do-Check-Adjust, which is a tested way to solve problems
Learn how Organizational Excellence can support you and your team

Session length: 2.5 hours

Welcome to the Arabic Placement Test
About the test
The test takes approximately two hours and a half in length, and it is composed of three portions:
a. The writing portion is completed via Zoom 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: The interview portion will be weighted most heavily as it will be used to validate performance on the other two portions. The final result/score/rating will thus be based on the student’s performance on the interview above all. Rating of performance on the writing or reading portions is secondary.


How is the result calculated?
Students who receive 60% or above will be placed in Arabic 401 and thus placed out of the LSA Language Requirement.
Where can I view my results?
Placement results are posted within 7 business days after taking the test. You will not be notified of your score automatically.
You may view your placements via: Wolverine Access > Student Business > Academic Records > View Placement Exam Results.

Important information about the test
* Please note that only students who are participating in the Spring/Summer orientations are eligible to take the online placement test. If you are an existing UM student, please sign up to take the in-person placement test that is taking place in August.
* 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.
* The test assesses students’ proficiency in Standard Arabic (fuSHa), 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 or 504 are offered ONLY in the Fall semester, and Arabic 102, 202, 402, 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 Arabic program director at, mesarabicprogram@umich.edu

Times are tough in academia. Join fellow UM postdocs for an opportunity to informally discuss and connect in a relaxed and safe environment. Share strategies for dealing with the more challenging aspects of postdoctoral life, including conflicts, uncertainty, or feelings of overwhelm and isolation, and get support from others.
Joel Devonshire, PhD, Conflict Resolution and Well-Being Specialist at the U-M Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, will facilitate this peer-led discussion.

Join MiSciWriters for in-person and virtual workshops designed to develop science communication skills!

No science communication or editing experience required.
We are always welcoming new editors, translators, and/or illustrators. If you'd like to join MiSciWriters, fill out our membership form here.

Come Join the Munger Community by attending events hosted by our RA's! Feel free to select and attend as many events as you would like!

THIS COURSE IS AVAILABLE TO UM-DINING AFFILIATES ONLY. The Adult First Aid/CPR/AED course incorporates the latest science and teaches students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid emergencies such as burns, cuts, scrapes, sudden illnesses, head, neck, back injuries, heat and cold emergencies and how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies to help adult victims (about 12 years and older). Students who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate for Adult First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years.

Please sign up here to attend Center for Campus Involvement's New Organization Orientation. This session is required for any student who wishes to start a new organization.

Organizational Excellence organizes and facilitates Empowering Blue, a program where the U-M community can learn about ideas and best practices for continuous improvement. Our mission is to empower the U-M community to take action by sharing ideas and best practices to make their work better and easier.

Planning is the key to quick, budget –conscious, nutrient-dense meals. Interested in easy-to-make and grab and go meals and snacks that taste great and are good for you and your family? Come gather the tools to make your meal and snack planning easier.

Register here to receive your BHM Merchandise! There is a strict limit of 1 item per person, while supplies last.

All merchandise must be collected from the front desk of MESA or Trotter from a staff member. Please share your uniqname upon pick up.

Building your network is something you can be doing proactively throughout graduate school. Additionally, learning from what others have done in their career is a great way to explore areas of interest. Join us to learn how to navigate and develop the basics of your own LinkedIn profile. We will introduce ways to build connections and learn more about opportunities through informational interviews by using LinkedIn and UCAN (University Career Alumni Network).
If you do not yet have a LinkedIn account, please create a free account before the session at linkedin.com.


Brought to you by the University Career Center, in partnership with Rackham Graduate School.

We don't have any Lifeguarding courses scheduled at this time. Click here to view course offerings in the area. You can also email Sarah at selgin@umich.edu if you have any questions.
The American Red Cross lifeguard training and certification are imperative to the process of getting hired on as an official Red Cross lifeguard. Our detailed blended learning training includes both testing of hands-on skills as well as comprehension on written tests. The certification, which includes First Aid, CPR and AED training, is valid for two years upon completion and is accepted nationwide. Allow approximately 6 hours to complete the online portion which must be completed prior to attending the first day of the course.
**There is no fee for current Department of Recreational Sports employees. The fee for non-employees is $290. Please use this link to complete payment.**

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) offers a monthly orientation session for new and incoming postdocs. Orientation includes information about the role of postdocs, working with your PI or supervisor, relevant campus resources, employee benefits, and membership in the U-M Postdoctoral Association (UMPDA).

This workshop will focus on resources you can leverage to explore career options, as well as strategies to best position yourself for a variety of career trajectories. We will cover approaches to networking, transferable skills, and key resources designed to support your exploration. This workshop is open to students at all points in their graduate careers, and there will be plenty of time for your questions.
This event is intended to be interactive and therefore a recording will not be available.
This workshop is designed for master's students, doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows. For faculty and staff, please contact rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu to see if we can accommodate your attendance.


Brought to you by the University Career Center, in partnership with Rackham Graduate School.

The International Center is excited to virtually meet new international students who will begin their studies in Fall 2025!


This event is designed to help new international students gain valuable information about University of Michigan services, life in the USA/Ann Arbor, campus resources and valuable immigration information. Attendees may also submit questions in advance when they register.
Sessions will be recorded and will be shared with attendees afterwards.

Join us to hear from other colleagues who attended a conference, training, workshop, or institute this past year and want to share what they learned. Whether it is new skills, tools, or research, we hope to unpack all of the information we're bringing back to campus from our various development opportunities. These will be hosted in rounds of 45 minute breakout sessions, with a break from 12pm-1pm for attendees to grab lunch on your own.
This program is free for all Student Life Staff, and a $15 charge for non Student Life attendees.
This is not a formal conference event, but you can think of it more as a "Teachback" opportunity! Afterward for Student Life Staff, spend time mingling with colleagues at the Annual Student Life Celebration, 3pm-5pm in the Michigan Union.

This instructor-led, hands-on training session covers the process of preparing and submitting proposals using the eResearch Proposal Management (eRPM) system, including Grants.gov to create and edit a Proposal Approval Form (PAF).

The "Engaged Mentoring" series is for faculty mentors of research trainees at any stage of training. This program is an evidence-based, interactive approach designed to elevate mentoring skills for engaging in productive, culturally responsive research mentoring relationships. The program aims to accelerate the process of becoming an effective research mentor by providing mentors with an intellectual framework, an opportunity to experiment with various methods, and a forum in which to solve mentoring dilemmas with the help of their peers. By the end of the program, mentors will have articulated their style and philosophy of mentoring and have a toolbox of strategies for approaching difficult mentoring situations. These skills will support the success of both mentors and mentees, and it is responsive to the NIGMS guidelines regarding the preparation of mentors involved in training grants.


The OGPS Engaged Mentoring Series, focuses on the five themes below. To learn more about the five themes, visit our Canvas Site:

1. Establishing Effective Mentoring/Mentee Relationships

2. Aligning Expectations Using Mentoring Plans

3. Managing Mental Health in the Mentoring Relationship

4. Approaching Difficult Conversations

5. Managing Tension and Conflict

The 5 themes are presented in two different formats:
Option A: Two half-day Workshop series. Each session is 4hrs, and you must attend both sessions in order to receive a certificate of completion from OGPS.
Option B: 1-day Retreat. The session is 8hrs, and you must attend the entire session to receive a certificate of completion from OGPS.

We will continue to populate this site with more program offering dates throughout the year.

This group advising session is for applicants who

have already narrowed down to Comillas as their top choiceare planning to submit an application to study abroad at Comillas in WN26
If you are still comparing or exploring options, you may benefit more from meeting with an IPE peer advisor or scheduling a 1:1 advising appointment with the Comillas Advisor.

This workshop is open to all graduate students seeking guidance around interviewing for positions beyond tenure track roles, which can differ greatly from the academic job search process. It also meets the needs of those applying to internships, including those applying to the Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellowship Program. The workshop will focus on preparing graduate students to navigate the interview process, and to effectively answer questions by strategically articulating strengths and skills. We will also discuss a framework for answering behavioral interview questions.
This event is intended to be interactive, therefore a recording will not be available.
This workshop is designed for master's students, doctoral students, and postdoctoral fellows. For faculty and staff, please contact rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu to see if we can accommodate your attendance.

Brought to you by the University Career Center, in partnership with Rackham Graduate School.

Join a summer Q&A webinar with the Resource Navigators (ResNavs are peer mentors)--come with questions or we’ll have advice to share, as you get ready to arrive in Ann Arbor; students, parents, and support people welcome.

Personal investment consultation sessions with Eric Roberts from TIAA. This is an opportunity to review your current investments, discuss new opportunities, learn more about TIAA services, or plan for retirement.

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Want to learn more about how pursuing a minor or a dual degree works with the BBA degree? Incoming students may attend this session to hear more about how BBA students explore, plan for and pursue other academic areas of interest beyond business during their time at UM

This workshop is open to all graduate students seeking guidance on cover letters and resumes for positions beyond tenure track roles. It also meets the needs of those applying for internships, including those applying to the Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellowship Program. The process of synthesizing your academic experiences into strong application materials for jobs and internships beyond academia can be challenging but rewarding. This workshop is a hands-on opportunity for graduate students to learn how to effectively develop a resume using the foundation that they have laid with information from their CVs. Additionally, this session will include tips for writing compelling, tailored cover letters and thinking strategically about how these two documents complement each other.
This workshop is designed for master's students, doctoral students, and postdoctoral fellows. For faculty and staff, please contact rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu to see if we can accommodate your attendance.

Brought to you by the University Career Center, in partnership with Rackham Graduate School.

Register today to tour the Detroit Observatory at the University of Michigan!

This tour covers both the historic building and the addition. Learn about the telescopes, see why the observatory was constructed the way it was, hear about the astronomers who walked its floors in the 19th century — and the discoveries they made — and learn how the addition will ensure the Observatory remains relevant for the future.
This will be a tour of the Detroit Observatory to learn all about the technology, both old and new. If the sky is clear the day of the tour there is a possibility of seeing the sun through the daytime telescope!

This tour is open to U-M Staff & Faculty who consider themselves part of the greater technology community at U-M.Tours take 1 hour and there is a limit of 30 participants per tour.Meeting Spot: The U-M Detroit Observatory is located at 1398 E. Ann Street (at the corner of Ann and Observatory Streets) in Ann Arbor, MI. Please use the entrance to the addition on Observatory Street; the old entrance facing Ann Street is no longer used for entry.Arrival Time: Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour begins.
Website for location and parking details:
https://detroitobservatory.umich.edu/visit/#visiting

Take a few minutes out of your day and learn some stretches and relaxation techniques you can do every day, to help you feel better and to reduce stress.

Required alcohol and other drug education for Panhellenic sorority members.

Toward the end of your Orientation visit, stop by the Michigan Union IdeaHub for a Cook Scholars Meet & Greet with ice cream and refreshments. This is open to Cook Scholars students, families, and support people who come with you to in-person Orientation.

Meet & Greets are scheduled for a Thursday, Friday, and Saturday throughout the Orientation calendar for your planning convenience. Not able to make one? No worries! You will also be able to meet the cohort through the summer "Ready? Set..." engagement experience on Canvas. You can meet a Resource Navigator at any time to begin your campus networking. We'll also have a couple of Zoom webinars over the summer months for you to hop on and ask questions.

Welcome to Michigan. Go Cook Scholars! Go Blue!

Gamifying Points: 100

Already know the benefits of physical activity, but don’t know how to make it a routine? We can help with ideas and recommendations.

Join us for Empowering Teams 101 where we help you and your team work smarter and achieve more together. Whether joining a team for the first time or you've been collaborating with your group for a while, this 2-hour workshop is tailored to empower you and your colleagues.

In this session, we take you through the core principles of the Empowering Teams 101 approach, broken down into five straightforward areas (Metrics, Visual Board, Team Huddles, Experiments to Learn and Innovate (ELI), and Leadership Walks). These principles will guide you in enhancing team efficiency and the quality of your work. You'll get the chance to take a step back, consider how these elements apply to your team, and exchange insights with other participants on the same journey.

This workshop is ideal for those who are already part of a campus team applying the Empowering Teams 101 strategies.Still, we warmly welcome anyone keen to learn and possibly adopt these methods in the future. Join us to unlock your team's full potential with simple, effective strategies that make working together even better.
Learn more about Organizational Excellence by visiting https://organizationalexcellence.umich.edu