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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.

Join the SMTD Student Success Office for the annual SMTD Queer Social! Enjoy a fun filled evening chatting with fellow SMTD Faculty, Staff, & Students. We will have fun activities, great company, and build your own Chipotle bowl! This event is open to all, regardless of sexual orientation, and is meant to be a community building opportunity through the lens of queer and allied experiences in SMTD


Date: Tuesday, November 4th
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30PM
Location: Walgreen Large Classroom

The SMTD Student Success Office is committed to nurturing holistic student success in terms of academic and artistic achievement, student well-being, belonging, opportunity, and access to resources. We work to foster an environment that values and supports every member of our community and honors diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. We recognize that, within the arts, the success of our students is often connected to the development of strong professional relationships. Our offerings are meant to foster connections, promote a sense of belonging, and expand accessibility. The events and resources of our office are open and available to all SMTD students.

Questions? Contact us at smtd-studentsuccess@umich.edu

This track is for Instructional Support & Professional Learning activities within the Marsal Family School of Education.

Events in this track are open to all current and prospective PiB and UPiN students. We hope to see you!

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.

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 16, 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

Come join the Science Learning Center (SLC) for some cider and donuts in celebration of National First Generation College Student Week. Learn about SLC programs and services while enjoying some tasty fall treats. This is a drop-in style event where you can come and go as your schedule allows.

Join us for a new Coaching Circles Pilot! Each coaching session will provide 8-10 staff members with an opportunity to interact informally with a Student Life Unit Director around a leadership topic of interest to them. These are informal conversations (rather than workshops or presentations) between staff and these leaders who have experience with and willingness to share their wisdom around these topics.
Staff are asked to register for only one Coaching Circle session this semester as part of the pilot. Space is very limited, register today!

ATTENTION: Sign up for Group Advising only if you meet the following requirements:
You have already narrowed down your study abroad options and Shanghai is your top choiceYou are planning to submit your application for Summer 2026If you are still comparing programs or exploring your options, you may benefit more from meeting with an IPE peer advisor.

The Division of Student Life has invested heavily in bringing adaptive leadership training to our staff via the Michigan Model of Leadership. Many staff were exposed to this model over the years. We will continue to ground our collective work in this model. If you have not yet attended a session, or are a new staff member to Student Life, we invite you to join us and learn about the model and your leadership style.

The Graduate Society of Women Engineers hosts events to help female graduate engineers thrive socially, academically, and professionally. For more information, visit our website and enter your email address to start receiving GradSWE's weekly event announcements.

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"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.

Organized and sponsored by the Ginsberg Center's Student Advisory Board, Movie Nights aim to bring Ginsberg Center students together to build community with each other. At the Ginsberg Center, our mission is to cultivate and steward equitable partnerships between communities and the University of Michigan in order to advance social change for the public good.

Please note: The movies selected for screening do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Ginsberg Center or its affiliates, and their inclusion does not constitute an endorsement of any particular viewpoint.

Join the Michigan Engineering Honors & Engagement Programs Office to learn more about leadership development opportunities open to undergraduate and graduate engineering students in Winter 2026. There are a variety of options to choose from, including some in-person (lunch or dinner provided) and virtual sessions. We hope to see you at one of the sessions!

'Art, Labor, and Class' is an event centering conversation with artist Narsiso Martinez held over dinner. Attendees will hear Narsiso's thoughts on topics related to art, labor, and class through guided discussion, where opening questions will segue into open conversations for participants to ask Narsiso any questions of their own. The evening will conclude with a preview of Narsiso's gallery exhibition, opening at the Institute for the Humanities on November 13th.

Regularly scheduled meetings of the Multicultural Greek Council

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

Join us for an informal coffee hour with the panelists of "Diaspora Wars and Going 50/50: Sowing Disunity in Black Communities Through Digital Propaganda." This is a unique opportunity for students to connect with the speakers, learn more about their work and research, and engage in meaningful conversation.
This event is open to all University of Michigan undergraduate and graduate students.
Coffee and pastries from Ondo Bakery will be provided. Limited space is available and registration is required.

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.

Want to learn how to leverage U-M’s AI tools to streamline your workflows, solve unique problems, and more? Then ‘Make a Maizey’ with the ITS Emerging Technology team! This dynamic workshop will teach you how to create Maizey - an AI tool that leverages U-M GPT to analyze your own content from Google Drive, Dropbox, or website URLs, to pull out key insights, reveal patterns, and deepen your understanding of your data with AI.
U-M staff, faculty, instructors, and all other interested parties are welcome to attend–bring a laptop to work from and any questions you may have about Maizey!

This series is designed for PhD students and emerging scientists to gather skill and knowledge in intercultural communication, fostering inclusive lab environments, recognizing our privilege and career & community pathway building. Ideally, participants will attend all of the series workshops to be best equipped to navigate the diversity of the scientific research space.
Lunch will be provided at each workshop.

Want to learn more about GCC Portugal: Travel Writing? Attend this session with CGIS Advisor Cierra Murphy and GCC Portugal Faculty Lead Angele Anderfuren.
Course Description: Want to travel and write about it? In this multimedia storytelling course, you will visit must-see places plus unique finds in-and-around Portugal’s colorful capital Lisbon, then write and publish travel stories you create using text, photo, video, audio, and even your own artwork.

Welcome to the AI SandboxThe AI Sandbox is a weekly, hands-on learning space where faculty, researchers, and staff across campus can explore and experiment with real AI tools. Each session introduces models used in research, from image segmentation to text classification, and walks you through how to run them in your browser, step by step. No prior experience is required, just bring your laptop and curiosity!
These are not lectures or office hours. You’ll follow guided demos, test out pre-trained models, and have time to explore either with example datasets or your own research material. Each week focuses on a different theme, with support provided throughout.
Due to popular demand, registration is now required. Sessions are small to ensure everyone gets guided support, but you’re welcome to bring along colleagues; groups of up to five can attend together.
Nest Session: Image Analysis with AIHow do AI models "see" an image? How do they detect, label, or even describe what’s inside a photo?
This week’s Sandbox session introduces four powerful models that can do exactly that. You’ll learn how to upload images and use pre-trained models to identify objects, label regions, classify what’s in the frame, and even answer questions about what the image shows.
Hands-on demos include:
Segment Anything – Click and segment any object in an image, instantly
Grounding DINO – Detect objects using natural language prompts (e.g., "find the person")
Vision Transformer (ViT) – Use deep learning to classify image contents (e.g., cat, tree, laptop)
Qwen-VL (Qwen3) – Ask open-ended questions about an image and get intelligent responses
This session is perfect for anyone working with visual data, whether you’re analyzing microscope slides, satellite images, or just curious about how image AI works.

Welcoming event with food for OAMI/U-M students.

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.

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, tea, and desserts 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.

UROP is excited to announce our new Student Success Workshop series! Designed to help with frequently requested topics by students across disciplines, these workshops aim to provide support and guidance as you navigate your academic and professional growth at the University of Michigan. Differing from UROP’s ongoing Skill-Building Workshops, the Student Success Workshops focus on improving overall student success, rather than specific research project skills.

Join us to tour the Michigan Stadium, aka the "Big House"!
Each Big House Tour takes you behind the scenes of the largest stadium in the Western Hemisphere. During your tour, you will get a chance to explore the Michigan locker room, visit the Jack Roth Stadium Club, and run (or walk) down the tunnel onto the field, where you can play catch, kick a field goal, and take your picture on the 50-yard line.

The tour will last 1 - 1.5 hours. Tours start promptly at their scheduled time, so please arrive 10-15 minutes before.

Spots are limited! Registration will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and only sign up for ONE tour. If you are unable to make it, please cancel your registration to free up space for other students.


These tours are open to EXCHANGE STUDENTS ONLY and non-registered guests will not be allowed.

The Interdisciplinary Science and Policy Initiative for Research Engagement (InSPIRE) is a student-run workshop for graduate students interested in engaging with science and technology policy issues.

“Intellectual Freedom in an Authoritarian Age”
The annual Davis, Markert, Nickerson Lecture on Academic and Intellectual Freedom is named for three U-M faculty members—Chandler Davis, Clement Markert, and Mark Nickerson—who in 1954 were called to testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee. All invoked constitutional rights and refused to answer questions about their political associations. The three were suspended from the University with subsequent hearings and committee actions resulting in the reinstatement of Markert, an assistant professor who eventually gained tenure, and the dismissal of Davis, an instructor, and Nickerson, a tenured associate professor.

The 35th speaker for this year's event will be Ruth Ben-Ghiat. Ruth Ben-Ghiat is Professor of History and Italian Studies at New York University. She writes about fascism, authoritarianism, propaganda, and democracy protection. She is the recipient of Guggenheim and other fellowships, an advisor to Protect Democracy, and an MSNBC opinion columnist. She appears frequently on CNN, MSNBC, PBS, and other networks.Her latest book, a New York Times bestseller, Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present (2020; paperback with a new epilogue, 2021), examines how illiberal leaders use corruption, violence, propaganda, and machismo to stay in power, and how resistance to them has unfolded over a century.

Professor Ben-Ghiat will be joined by panelists:
Karima Bennoune, Lewis M Simes Professor of Law and Professor of Law, Law School;Ji Yeon Hong, Korea Foundation Professor of Korean Studies, Associate Professor of Political Science and Associate Professor in the International Institute, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts; andRonald Grigor Suny, William H Sewell, Jr Distinguished University Professor Emeritus of History, Professor Emeritus of History and Professor Emeritus of Political Science, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts.For reasons that she will explain at the lecture, Dr. Ben-Ghiat feels obliged to give her keynote talk remotely, via Zoom. Her lecture will be followed by a panel—live and in person—moderated by SACUA chair Derek Peterson. The Zoom lecture will be screened in the auditorium for in-person attendees.
For more information about the event, please visit the main event page.

The Robotics Pathways and Careers Speaker Series (RPCSS) invites professionals working in robotics to come talk with current undergraduates about their career path, how a background in robotics has impacted their professional growth, and what they hope to see in students looking to enter the profession.
The 90-minute format of the event will consist of a 30-minute presentation from the invited speaker and up to 40 minutes of moderated Q&A and discussion. Students will be able to participate in person or remotely.
All undergrads are welcome! Please RSVP with the link below.

First-generation college students are important to the UMSI community. As a way to celebrate our first-gen students, faculty, staff and alumni, we are planning a special celebration dinner for our UMSI first-gen community on Thursday, November 6th from 5:30-7:00 PM ET, sponsored by the UMSI Development and Alumni Relations team.
According to the University of Michigan's Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives, "a first-generation college student is a student whose parents did not complete a four-year college degree. This may include students who have siblings in college, students whose parents received an associate’s degree, or students whose parents received their degree outside of the U.S." We welcome anyone who self-identifies as first-gen via their own personal definition to join.
Please register by Friday, October 31st.
If you have any questions, please email UMSI Academic Success at umsi.academicsuccess@umich.edu.

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.

Developed by the MORE Committee, this workshop helps enhance the mentoring relationship between the student and faculty mentor by facilitating the development of shared expectations. Mentors and mentees work independently in separate sessions to identify their own objectives and styles, and consider strategies for dealing with possible challenges. Then, student-faculty pairs work together to develop a written mentoring plan as a means of codifying some of the most important elements (needs, goals, mutual expectations) of a two-way mentoring relationship. Among Rackham doctoral students who have written mentoring plans, 83 percent find those plans useful.
Registration and attendance at the same workshop are required of both the faculty and the student. Separate registration for students is available at: https://myumi.ch/6167J.

Developed by the MORE Committee, this workshop helps enhance the mentoring relationship between the student and faculty mentor by facilitating the development of shared expectations. Mentors and mentees work independently in separate sessions to identify their own objectives and styles, and consider strategies for dealing with possible challenges. Then, student-faculty pairs work together to develop a written mentoring plan as a means of codifying some of the most important elements (needs, goals, mutual expectations) of a two-way mentoring relationship. Among Rackham doctoral students who have written mentoring plans, 83 percent find those plans useful.
Registration and attendance at the same workshop are required of both the faculty and the student. Separate registration for faculty is available at: https://myumi.ch/2r6kn.

The Department of Biostatistics is thrilled to welcome back to Ann Arbor a distinguished panel of Michigan Biostatistics alumni who have found great success in their careers -- and who want to share their insights, perspectives, and advice with you!

Please join us Friday, November 7 from 10:00am - 12:00pm for a two-hour panel discussion that spans from the beginnings of these alumni's journeys all the way through to your own future in the field of biostatistics:

10:00 am - Career Paths in Action: Alumni Journeys and Daily Life in Industry11:00 am - Landing the Opportunity: Tips on Internships and Job Success
All attendees are then invited to a post-event lunch reception with the alumni panelists from 12:00pm - 1:00pm, when they will have an opportunity to network, ask questions, and have conversations.

Space in 1655 SPH I is limited, so please submit your RSVP at your earliest convenience.

Featured alumni include:
Peisong Han, PhD '13 | Gilead Sciences | Associate Biostatistics Director
Brianna King, MS '19 | Spotify | Machine Learning Engineer
Oliver Lee, PhD '12 | Apple | Senior Data Scientist
Mark Reppell, PhD '14 | AbbVie | Associate Scientific Director for Oncology Clinical Development
Becky Rothwell Chiu, PhD '17 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration | Supervisory Mathematical Statistician
Deeksha Thati, MS '12 | Nike | Director of Marketplace Analytics for Asia Pacific & Latin America
Jian Zhu, PhD '17 | Servier Pharmaceuticals | Associate Director of Biostatistics

This is a monthly in-person event designed to provide insights, advice, and knowledge to you as an emerging academic. Each event features a faculty member discussing topics pertinent to starting an academic career focusing on research. You will get to hear from faculty about their career trajectories and how they navigated their transition from trainee to faculty member. You will also have an opportunity to network with the faculty member as well as other trainees.
Aims and Objectives:
To provide a platform where trainees can learn from faculty experiences and knowledge.To address and discuss pertinent issues and topics relevant to the biomedical/medical field and life sciences.To foster networking and community-building opportunities among trainees and faculty.To promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement, equipping trainees with the necessary skills and information for the faculty profession needed to transition into academia.

Our meetings cover a wide range of topics, including proposal development, book discussions, and critical reviews of recent papers. We also host presentations by faculty and alumni. To enhance this interdisciplinary approach, our workshop is designed to foster collaboration by engaging students and professionals from diverse fields.

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)

Smith Lecture luncheons hosted for Earth and Environmental Sciences graduate students.

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