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Science Learning Circles (SLC) are peer-led study groups. They're a space for students to study together each week, receive help from SLC Leads who've previously excelled in the course, meet others in their class, and prepare for exams.
All students currently enrolled in courses for which SLC are offered are encouraged to attend.

During Ph.D. Connections, participants will be able to learn from industry guests about an array of careers in an interactive and supportive atmosphere.
The goals of the conference are to enable students and postdocs to:


Increase Awareness: Discover careers available to Ph.D.-holders in a variety of industries and sectors.Develop Skills: Learn about skills and key competencies important in different industries.Network Effectively: Develop strategies and connections to explore careers and foster lifelong networking practices.Please ensure that you have selected all the sessions that interest you before submitting your registration.

These offerings are available to Student Life Professional Staff and our academic colleagues, they are voluntary, and are designed to build staff skills and capacities for advancing University and Divisional strategic priorities, including the University’s DEI strategic plan. Workshop offerings are open to Student Life staff and campus colleagues; attendance is voluntary. All workshops are free to Student Life Professional Staff Members.

Required alcohol and other drug education for Panhellenic sorority members.

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 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 hosting an informative forum to share a range of recent visa and immigration updates with students on F-1 and J-1 visas and their dependents. We will also discuss travel related topics to help International students make informed decisions. You are encouraged to attend to better understand your student visa status, given the current immigration landscape.

Target Audience: U-M International Students on F-1 and J-1 visas (Ann Arbor)*
April 4 - 1:00pm -2:30pm
April 18 - 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Key Topics:

Assessing your travel risk and risk tolerance
Review of U-M travel and other resources
Overview and updates on Executive Actions related to visa holders at U-M

The same content will be addressed at each session. Additional dates will be determined as needed. Sessions will not be recorded. This event is closed to the press.

Should you not be able to attend thesis sessions, but have questions, please contact the International Student and Scholar Services team utilizing the methods discussed on this webpage.

* Please note: this session is specifically for currently enrolled students on F and J visas at U-M Ann Arbor. A session for our F-1 and J-1s on post-completion Optional Practical Training or Academic Training will be offered separately. Other sessions are being offered for the U-M International Scholars and Employees as well as for administrative and academic staff working with international populations.

The International Center will continue to monitor and inform you of any specific and relevant changes in policies or regulations. You are a valued part of the U-M community and we are glad you are here!

Being part of MCSP means fully engaging in opportunities to promote meaningful connections, deep learning, and commitment to positive change. MCSPers will use this session to sign up for the Fall 2025 events in the following program areas: Intergroup Relations Council (IRC), Programming Board and You (PBU), and Peer Advisors for Community Service (PACS).

Important note: MCSP staff and student leaders plan events that we hope will be exciting and meaningful. We strive to make sure there are always enough supplies and food so everyone who attends can fully participate. You can help!
Please sign up for events at least 48 hours in advance.If you cannot attend, please update Sessions as soon as you become aware of the issue.
If you need to disenroll from a Session less than 24 hours in advance, please update Sessions AND email the relevant program coordinator or MCSProgram@umich.edu. This is especially important for PACS events with community partners and transportation.

Join CGIS Advisor, Joy Richardson, and Sant'Anna Institute staff to learn more about the CGIS: Humanities and Social Sciences in Sorrento (Italy) program, the application process, the academics, and life in Sorrento.
Please note that this session will be in-person.
To learn more, visit the M-Compass brochure:https://mcompass.umich.edu/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=12125

The SCOR Executive Board is excited to host a series of small group events designed to foster networking, collaboration, and community-building in a fun and relaxed setting. Each Executive Board member will plan a unique activity or event for a group of 5-6 participants, giving you the chance to connect with new peers in an engaging way.

📅 Flexible Scheduling:
Events will be held at different times, so you can sign up for the time that best fits your schedule. However, to encourage fresh connections, participant groups will be randomly assigned, allowing you to meet and interact with a diverse mix of graduate students.

🎯 Why Join?


Expand your network and make meaningful connections.
Enjoy a fun and interactive activity.
Contribute to building a stronger graduate student community.

👉 Sign up now to reserve your spot and be part of this exciting series of small group events!

PDO for summer 2025

SLC Interactive Exam Study Sessions are open to all Physics 150 Students, but will cover much of the same exam review material covered in an SLC study group. Please only register for 1 study session, to allow all students interested to register. If you have any questions, please contact us at slcstudygroups@umich.edu.
All study sessions start promptly on the hour and there is a lot of material to cover. Please choose a day/time that allows you to arrive a few minutes early, so you can be settled and ready to begin when the session starts.
Participants must understand that the role of the facilitator is to facilitate a discussion of the material among the group members. The facilitator is not a GSI or a professor. The facilitator may accomplish this by providing structure and guidance to the session, posing questions, providing the practice exam, and dividing the session into small groups. Participants should not expect facilitators to provide answers or teach them the material. Interactive exam study sessions emphasize members reasoning through the material and sharing their perspectives with fellow participants.

SLC Interactive Exam Study Sessions are open to all Chemistry 130 Students, but will cover much of the same exam review material covered in an SLC study group. Please only register for 1 study session, to allow all students interested to register. If you have any questions, please contact us at slcstudygroups@umich.edu.
All study sessions start promptly on the hour and there is a lot of material to cover. Please choose a day/time that allows you to arrive a few minutes early, so you can be settled and ready to begin when the session starts.
Participants must understand that the role of the facilitator is to facilitate a discussion of the material among the group members. The facilitator is not a GSI or a professor. The facilitator may accomplish this by providing structure and guidance to the session, posing questions, providing the practice exam, and dividing the session into small groups. Participants should not expect facilitators to provide answers or teach them the material. Interactive exam study sessions emphasize members reasoning through the material and sharing their perspectives with fellow participants.

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.

SLC Interactive Exam Study Sessions are open to all Physics 140 [006] Students, but will cover much of the same exam review material covered in an SLC study group. Please only register for 1 study session, to allow all students interested to register. If you have any questions, please contact us at slcstudygroups@umich.edu.
All study sessions start promptly on the hour and there is a lot of material to cover. Please choose a day/time that allows you to arrive a few minutes early, so you can be settled and ready to begin when the session starts.
Participants must understand that the role of the facilitator is to facilitate a discussion of the material among the group members. The facilitator is not a GSI or a professor. The facilitator may accomplish this by providing structure and guidance to the session, posing questions, providing the practice exam, and dividing the session into small groups. Participants should not expect facilitators to provide answers or teach them the material. Interactive exam study sessions emphasize members reasoning through the material and sharing their perspectives with fellow participants.

Sign up for Zund Training at Taubman College. Taubman College students only.

Each year, during National Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week, the Rackham Graduate School joins universities from across the country to host events designed to support and recognize graduate students. The week is aimed at highlighting the great contributions and high value that graduate and professional students bring to our community.
This year’s events feature great food, networking, wellness activities, professional development, and a chance to relax with therapy dogs. Join us for a week of celebration and connection!


To view all of this week’s events hosted by Rackham and Rackham Student Organizations, visit the website here: https://myumi.ch/15NM8.

This customized training will address Bystander Intervention, drawing from the U-M Change It Up model, as well as providing support for individuals following an encounter.
This workshop is split into two 90-minute sessions, for a total of three hours. Please register for both Part I and Part II to complete the full workshop. Both will be in person.
Part I of this training will review university policies related to sexual harassment and discrimination, highlight best practices for bystander intervention, and identify ways in which to support individuals following an incident.
Part II of this training will provide participants with opportunities to apply the information learned in Part I using case studies.
These sessions will be led by staff from Prevention Education, Assistance & Resources (PEAR), but please contact the LSA DEI Office with questions or accomodations requests (lsa-dei-office@umich.edu).

Audience: This workshop is limited to LSA employees only, which includes staff, faculty, and graduate and undergraduate student employees. External to LSA University employees may be considered if space is allowed. If you are outside LSA, your registration may be removed without warning to accommodate LSA employees. Thank you for understanding.
For questions or requests for accommodations, please contact our office (lsa-dei-office@umich.edu) as soon as possible. Accommodation requests are generally easy to provide, but may require some time to accomplish, so advance notice is appreciated.

On Monday, April 7, 11:45am – 12:45pm, the Managing Attorney for the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC)— Rebecca Olszewski—will offer a presentation on the general state of immigration affairs. The presentation will be both in-person and on zoom and is open to any member of the University of Michigan community: faculty, staff, or students.
Ms. Olzewski will give a streamlined version of MIRC’s Know Your Rights Presentation for encounters with immigration enforcement officers, will address the concerns that people on work visas or student visas might face about travel and deportation, and will address the First Amendment Freedom of Speech concerns that we might have regarding immigration and attempts to deport people for political speech. She’ll answer any general questions that audience members might have, though cannot address individual concerns.
MIRC is a legal resource center for Michigan’s immigrant communities. MIRC works to build a thriving Michigan where immigrant communities experience equity and belonging.
Rebecca Olszewski joined the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center as a Supervising Attorney in 2024. She has been working in non-profit immigration legal services since beginning with Farmworker Legal Services after law school. Working at Catholic Charities of Louisville, Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan, and as a pro-bono attorney for MIRC’s VAWA program, Rebecca has a broad range of skills focused on legal service administration and direct representation for clients in the family-based and humanitarian immigration processes. As a Michigander, Rebecca graduated from the University of Michigan Law School and Western Michigan University. She is fluent in Spanish.

Want to plan ahead but not sure where to start? Thinking of study abroad during the winter term but have questions?
Sign up for the CGIS Advising Fair and relevant info sessions to get answers before summer starts!
CGIS Advising Fair: Friday, April 11 - Drop in to the CGIS Office between 11am-1pmInfo Sessions: Monday, April 9-Friday, April 11 - more to come!
Unable to attend an info session but want to learn more? Sign up for the session anyway and we can send you the recording!

Give your brain some rejuvenation by taking a mindful study break. Come join us for an hour of connection, conversation, and crafts with fellow students. The WISE Mentors will be available to answer any questions you may have. Need a resume review, advice for picking classes, help making a study schedule? We've got you covered!

This is a drop-in style event where you can come and go as your schedule allows. Light snacks will be provided.

Join Well-Being at LSA, LSA First Gen Commitment, and Office of Financial Aid - Financial Education & Engagement in celebrating National Financial Literacy Month with a interactive financial education experience & a variety of popcorn flavors!

🌟 What’s in Store?
🍿 Build-Your-Own Popcorn Bar – Customize your perfect snack while learning how to customize your financial future.
💸 Interactive Workshop – Gain practical money tips, from budgeting to building financial well-being.
💼 Funding Resource Fair – Connect with representatives who can help you unlock funding for study abroad, internships, emergency aid, international student support, caregiving assistance, and so much more!
International CenterResource NavigatorsOffice of National Scholarships and FellowshipsPlanet Blue/LSA SustainabilityLSA ScholarshipsCenter for Global and Intercultural StudyOpportunity HubWeiser Center for Europe and EurasiaDean of StudentsRackhamOAMI​CEW+University of Michigan Credit UnionOffice of Financial Aid (OFA)
🔹 Why Attend? Because your money should work for you, not against you! Whether you’re navigating college expenses or preparing for life after graduation, this event will give you the knowledge and resources to make empowered financial decisions.

Questions? Please contact Brandon Bond, LSA Mental Health & Well-Being Project Lead, at bcbond@umich.edu.

Join the Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences (QMSS) program for our invited seminar speaker series where we welcome experts in data science & social science to teach students about real-world applications of quantitative skills that have real impact in today's world. Explore career interests and applications of your QMSS skills, network with our invited speakers, and learn about the wide world of quantitative methods in the social sciences!

Please join the Department of Germanic Languages & Literatures for a series of film screenings (shown in German with English subtitles).

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Ghassan Zeineddine about Dearborn, his latest book exploring the lives, struggles, and triumphs of the Arab diaspora in Dearborn. Don’t miss this insightful discussion on identity, community, and the immigrant experience.

The U-M Fraternity & Sorority Life Awards Night is a celebration of the outstanding contributions, leadership, and accomplishments of members of fraternities and sororities here at the University of Michigan. The event recognizes individuals and chapters who have demonstrated excellence in areas such as academics, community service, leadership, social media, philanthropy and overall impact on the campus and local community. The night serves as an opportunity to honor those who embody the values of fraternity and sorority life, fostering a spirit of camaraderie, service, and academic success. It also provides a platform for members to reflect on their growth, share achievements, and inspire future involvement in Fraternity & Sorority Life.

Event begins at 6:45, including light refreshments, including vegan and vegetarian options, will be available. See you there!
Attire: Snappy Casual
*Please only bring up to 4 representatives from your chapter*
This does not include council executives, nominated individuals for awards

The Biotech Career Development Program (BCDP) is a structured, cohort-based program that supports biomedical and life science master’s students, PhD candidates, postdocs, and early-career scientists exploring careers beyond academia. Trainees accepted into the program will participate in workshops, career panels, in-person networking opportunities, and complete a series of informational interviews to build career awareness and professional skills, taking concrete steps toward their career goals. The program meets weekly on Wednesdays from 3:30 - 5:00 pm, May 14 - July 23. Most of the meetings will be held on Zoom with a few in-person engagements.
Register for the info session to learn more and ask questions.

The dije Office in the Marsal Family School of Education is eager to host a multitude of events for our community. Use this Sessions track to register for our upcoming programs. We look forward to seeing you soon!

The MICDE PhD Student Seminar Series showcases the research of students in the Ph.D. in Scientific Computing. Lunch will be served. These events are open to the public, but we request that all who plan to attend register in advance. Planned sessions will be canceled if no one signs up to present.

If you have any questions, please email micde-phd@umich.edu.

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

This workshop provides an opportunity to discuss with fellow assistant professors what it means to exemplify the values, privileges, and responsibilities as Rackham graduate faculty. The session also includes a workshop on mentoring doctoral students which will be facilitated by MORE (Mentoring Others Results in Excellence), a Rackham committee that engages with faculty and graduate students to foster conversations about mentoring. MORE’s workshop is designed to raise awareness of the research on best practices in mentoring and tools that can facilitate mentoring relationships. You will learn from experienced colleagues about effective mentoring, understand how a written mentoring plan can help create a two-way conversation between mentor and mentee, and exchange ideas about handling challenging mentoring situations.

Conflict happens in our personal lives and our professional lives including the workplace, classrooms and lab spaces. Did you know that conflict can be rooted in cultural beliefs, values and behaviors? This track approaches interpersonal conflicts from an intercultural perspective, and it provides participants with foundational knowledge of unconscious bias, microaggressions, intercultural conflict styles and more.