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Join the Munger Community by attending events hosted by our Resident Advisors (RAs)! Feel free to select and attend as many events as you would like!

Be sure to watch the video that was linked to you and be prepared to ask questions.

If none of the available times work for you, please email me-aso@umich.edu to find an alternative time to declare.

Mentorship is often framed as a one-way transfer of knowledge, but in reality, it is a dynamic, reciprocal process. Additionally, postdocs and graduate students often serve in a dual capacity with roles as a mentor and mentee. This mentorship retreat examines mentorship as a practice that requires reflection and skill-building from both sides of the relationship. We will talk strategies and best practices about what it means to balance being both a mentor and a mentee in a research environment.

A complimentary breakfast and lunch will be provided.

You’re invited! ARC invites the U-M research community and all interested individuals to our hybrid Fall Open House for a Research Computing Modernization update covering HPC upgrades, storage, and secure computing services. Join us in person or online!
Event Details:
● Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026
● Time: 11am - 1pm
● Location: 10th Floor, Weiser Hall (500 Church St., Ann Arbor MI 48109) or Online Via Zoom*


*Zoom Webinar pre-registration required. Link provided at end of Sessions registration.

The Student Organization Exploration Fair at the School of Public Health provides both undergraduate and graduate students an excellent opportunity to learn about valuable student organizations - and we want you to be there!

Have you ever considered, even for a moment, applying for a major national scholarship, fellowship, or grant? Does the idea of applying feel daunting? Is it even worth it? Where should you even start?
The Barger Leadership Institute is partnering with the Office of National Scholarships and Fellowships for a workshop on making a scholarship action plan, and how the application process itself can benefit you.
This workshop is open to all University of Michigan undergraduates! Join us for some practical learning and free snacks!

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 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.

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Navigating when and how to land an internship—or knowing what you should even be doing in your first year—can feel a little overwhelming. Don’t worry, you’ve got this!
The University Career Center is here to help you explore your options, build confidence, and map out your path—at your own pace.
Check out the session details below! We're offering the exact same 50-minute workshop three times, so please register for whichever one works best for your schedule. We can’t wait to meet you!

A Rackham Interdisciplinary Workshop examining the "Persianate World" and its use as a regional and transregional concept.

This training is required for ALL Presidents, Social Chairs, Risk Managers, New Member Educators, and Council Executive Members in IFC, Panhel, NPHC, and MGC. You will get to choose from one of the ALL-COUNCIL training options.

Thursday, September 10th
B3570 | 5:00pm to 7:00pm
This event is designed for Sophomore students who joined The Ross School of Business in Fall 2026 as transfer students, and who are looking to meet other incoming transfer students and for support with their BBA academic planning.
Dinner will be served from 5:00 to 6:00pm and transfer students will have the opportunity to connect and network with each other. From 6:00pm-7:00pm Ross Academic Advising will host a Personal Development Plan (PDP) working session.

During the PDP workshop portion, Ross Academic Advisors and Ross Academic Peer Advisors (RAPAs) will give a brief presentation on BBA requirements followed by a working session where students can plan out their schedules through Senior Year. Students will get the most out of this experience by completing the "Ross Academic Advising: Transfer Student Personal Development Plan (PDP) Workshop" Canvas site first.
As dinner will be served, please complete this BA 102 PDP Workshop: Dietary Restrictions Google Form to let us know of your dietary restrictions.

Welcome to the IPE Returnee Network! This kickoff dinner is for all IPE alumni to come together, see study abroad friends, and learn more about the Returnee Network. We hope to see you there!

Kick Off the School Year with Michigan Robotics! 🤖

Start the year with the Michigan Robotics community! Join Robotics faculty, staff, fellow undergraduate majors, and students interested in Robotics for a fun and interactive gathering.

Connect with classmates, meet new people, and get important updates about the Robotics undergraduate program—including degree requirements, course offerings, opportunities to get involved, and what’s new in the department. Whether you’re already a Robotics major or just curious, everyone is welcome!

Tuesday, September 10, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.Ford Robotics Building, Room 1050

Come ready to connect, learn, and set the tone for an exciting year in Robotics. Please RSVP using the included link—we can’t wait to see you there!

Autism: The Way I See It – September 10th in the Ann Arbor, MI Area

This presentation is for educators, parents, therapists, and caregivers.

Join us for this special event featuring Dr. Temple Grandin. Dr. Grandin will explain the importance of schedules and share strategies to support individuals on the autism spectrum with their classwork. Temple believes there are workarounds for all situations, including finding a job, volunteer work, tutoring, and test taking.

Temple Grandin earned her PhD in Animal Science from the University of Illinois and is currently a Professor at Colorado State University. Dr. Grandin is one of the most respected individuals with autism in the world. She presents at conferences worldwide, helping thousands of parents and professionals understand how to help individuals with autism.

She is the author of Autism: The Way I See It, Different, Not Less, Visual Thinking, and The Outdoor Scientist, among many others. One of the most celebrated—and effective—animal advocates on the planet, Dr. Grandin revolutionized animal movement systems and spearheaded reform of the quality of life for the world’s agricultural animals. Her portrait has been inducted in the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery. She lives in Fort Collins, Colorado.

This conference will enable you to:
Compare and contrast the three main kinds of thinkers and their respective skills.
Describe the importance of collaborative thinking.
Explain why checklists are effective when working with autistic individuals.
Summarize the importance of mentors.
Describe the influence of AI and its effect on career choices for autistic individuals.
Explain how fear is an overriding emotion for autistics and how to deal with it.

Disclosures

Financial:
Temple Grandin receives royalties from the books discussed in her presentations. This includes Autism: The Way I See It, Different, Not Less, Visual Thinking, and The Outdoor Scientist.

Non-Financial:
No relevant non-financial information to disclose.

Each Fall and Winter term, ELI presents free interactive workshops focusing on specific English writing and speaking skills U-M students need to succeed in their academic and professional careers. ELI workshops are open to all U-M students.

In order to access the Art & Architecture Shop, users must complete BOTH Orientation AND Woodshop Basics Proficiency Training. The Woodshop Basics Proficiency Training session covers the five most commonly used machines: miter saw, band saw, drill press, sanders, and scroll saw.

Access: The Shop is available to students, staff, and faculty from the Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design and the Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning for work on class projects and research only. Potential users from other academic disciplines must be receiving credit for a class taught by a faculty member from the Art or Architecture schools.

Learn more on the A&A Shop site here.

This conference is centered on the third-year, fourth-year and fifth-year cohorts, however, scholars from all cohorts are welcome to attend.

For students interested in design thinking, visual composition, working collaboratively, critical thinking and analysis, and gaining skills with tools and techniques relevant to a wide range of material processes, the Stamps School offers an eighteen-credit minor in studio art and design. It is required that all interested students attend an info session as the first step of the process. If you have questions, please email stamps-minor-advising@umich.edu.

RCRS Workshop B: Acquisition, management, ownership, and sharing of data; Avoiding research misconduct.
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to start time. If you arrive late for any reason, you will not be allowed to attend the workshop.
Bring your Mcard. Your card will be swiped at the end of the session through a card reader to record your attendance. If you don't have your Mcard swiped, you will have to attend another session of this workshop.
If you cannot attend this workshop, please drop your registration and register for another option.

**Please note: Masco Commons, including the kitchen and lounge areas, are for faculty use only.

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.

This session will cover considerations for studying abroad through a non-UM program, including:


How to find reputable programs
How funding applies to non-UM programs
What you need to know about transferring non-UM credits back to Michigan
Presented by the International Center, LSA Newnan Academic Advising Center, and the Office of Financial Aid.

Established in 2005, the Public Health Action Support Team (PHAST) deploys undergraduate and graduate students to health organizations and non-profit organizations throughout Michigan, nationally, and globally in order to assist with various public health project needs.
Interested in learning more about PHAST or have questions about the application process? Then this is for you! We will be hosting two virtual information sessions. Join us on one of the following dates to learn more and ask questions:
Friday, September 11 from 2-3pmWednesday, September 23 from 6-7pm

These sessions will be recorded and shared out. If you are unable to attend one of the live sessions, we encourage you to still register, so you can receive the recording.
We can't wait to see you!

Whether you are moving directly from your undergraduate degree or returning after some time away, the first term of graduate school will challenge you to expand skills critical to your success. Two of the most essential skills needed to thrive are reading and writing. This four-part Rackham/Sweetland workshop series will showcase reading and writing practices for new graduate students that will inform your approaches to reading and writing through the course of your graduate career.

Join us for an afternoon full of community and enjoyment! Meet the S.I.B.S. Lead Team and other prospective Big Sibs (Mentees) and Little Sibs (Mentors) for the 2026-2027 Cohort. Come fellowship with us and learn about how to become part of our S.I.B.S. Family!

The University Career Center (UCC) is partnering with JCPenney to offer career gear of up to 45% off items. Everything you need to finish your look for the 2026 Fall Job & Internship Fair, or interviews. Shop suits, dresses, coats, pants, and shoes—all at deeply discounted prices. Please note this is our ONLY Suit Up event of the '26-'27 academic year.
UMICH students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend this event. Bring your UM ID to check in and receive your 30% off coupon as you enter the door.
Students are welcome to drive themselves, or the Blue Bus option will be available brought to you by the UCC.

Hello College of Engineering Students!
This is a come-and-go casual shared working space like a library or office (you can work on homework, writing, research reading, anything!) for only engineering graduate students to build community.
Join us on September 14th from 9 AM - 12 PM in the Lurie Engineering Center (LEC) Johnson Rooms. There will be free snacks and swag!
Please come by and join us! RSVP is not necessary but is encouraged to give us an approximate number of folks to expect!

Ready to enhance your courses and simplify your teaching workflow? This comprehensive workshop series equips U-M faculty with the practical tech skills needed for the modern semester. Across this track, you will dive into interactive classroom tools (Poll Everywhere, Ed Discussions), advanced grading and lab platforms (PrairieLearn, Vocareum), and critical digital accessibility strategies (Grackle, Siteimprove).
Additionally, a dedicated GenAI pathway will guide you from AI basics to advanced prompt engineering using U-M’s custom tools, including U-M GPT, Maizey, and NotebookLM. Join us for individual sessions or the entire series to build a more engaging, inclusive, and tech-forward classroom.

Ginsberg’s Community Engagement @ Michigan Series for faculty and staff addresses critical topics in community-engaged teaching and learning, research, scholarship, and program/project development. Through seminars and events, this faculty and professional development series supports faculty, staff, administrators, post-docs, and graduate students at U-M who are interested in learning about or further developing community-driven practice. Participants engage with strategies and approaches to develop and sustain community partnerships for research & teaching, prepare students to work with communities, emphasize civic learning across disciplines, develop and refine course-based and program curriculum, and more.
Offered in Fall and Winter terms. Open to Faculty, Admin/Staff, and Postdocs. Some sessions open to Graduate Students. See workshop descriptions for details.

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.

The Ruthven Wellness Committeehas organized a monthly massage program where you can sign up for a15-minute massage at $1/minute. (The sign ups are slotted every 20 minutes to accommodate for cleaning in between.)
You may sign up for 2 consecutive slots for $30 for 30 minutes, however, please do not sign up for more than that. These are popular, so please drop your session if you can no longer make it.
Accepted forms of payment at time of session: Cash, cards, and apps (PayPal, Cash App, Venmo, Zelle)
Location: Ruthven Room #0264 (located in the basement on the left-hand side before the Wellness Room)

Generative AI tools are increasingly part of academic, research, and professional work, but using them effectively requires more than knowing how to write a prompt. GenAI Essentials is a practical workshop series designed to help graduate students and postdoctoral scholars make informed, responsible decisions about when and how to use generative AI.
Through interactive sessions and hands-on activities, participants will examine the capabilities and limitations of GenAI tools, practice strategies for using AI in writing and communication, and develop more intentional approaches to prompting and evaluating AI-generated responses.
Participants may register for one or more sessions.
By the end of the Fall 2026 series, participants will be able to:
Evaluate appropriate uses and limitations of generative AI in academic, research, and professional contexts.Identify ethical, privacy, academic integrity, and disclosure considerations that should inform GenAI use.Use GenAI strategically to support revision, feedback, and professional communication without outsourcing authorship or judgment.Develop more specific and effective prompts by identifying the characteristics, goals, and conventions of the writing they want to produce or improve.

Prioritize your work, research, and writing with dedicated quiet space, snacks, and coffee. Join us for this bi-weekly opportunity to meet other grad students and postdocs in STEM and stay ahead this semester. Each event will begin with 15 minutes to grab snacks/coffee, get settled, and set goals for the time block followed by 1.5 hours of quiet work time and conclude with partnered progress checks.

We want you to have all the information you need to make informed decisions about your education and your future.

MADS Admissions & Recruitment coordinator Kelly Barger leads an application tips webinar with a live Q&A. Attendees will hear about the MADS program, the skills-based admission process, what's required as part of the application, and how the placement process works. Please join us to get your questions answered, and benefit from the curiosity of like-minded peers!

The Pre-Law 101 Info Session is an exploratory program that focuses on developing strategies to explore the legal field and provides an overview of the law school admission process. The session will include a presentation given by Pre-Law Advisors followed by a live Q & A period. The session is open to all interested University of Michigan students and alumni.

This event is designed for Sophomore students who joined The Ross School of Business in Fall 2026 as transfer students, and who are looking for support with their BBA academic planning. During this workshop Ross Academic Advisors and Ross Academic Peer Advisors (RAPAs) will give a brief presentation on BBA requirements followed by a working session where students can plan out their schedules through Senior Year. Students will get the most out of this experience by completing the "Ross Academic Advising: Transfer Student Personal Development Plan (PDP) Workshop" Canvas site first.

This event is an opportunity for new students (first-year and transfer) who are first-gen (first in their families to pursue a four-year degree) to meet other new first-gen students. At this event, there will be community-building activities, food, and a resource fair featuring organizations that serve and support first-generation college students. There will be giveaways and first-gen swag at this kick-off event for the fall semester.

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.

Supply chains are the backbone of the global economy. While the fragility, geography, and organization of global production networks are at the forefront of supply chain discourse, the people who make and study consumers’ products are often forgotten. Women especially play a critical role in the production of goods and services and global procurement.
The Women in Supply Chains (WiSC) Rackham Interdisciplinary Workshop (RIW) was created to understand these issues and create a space for graduate students interested in the intersection between gender and supply chains. WiSC researches gender disparities in supply chain scholarship and practice to advance awareness and pursue more equitable outcomes. We seek to bring together an interdisciplinary group to collaborate on topics related to our three research pillars: 1) supply chain discourse and governance, 2) supply chain gender inequities, and 3) barriers to equitable supply chain research and practice. Our interdisciplinary approach addresses the intersections of patriarchy, gender, power asymmetries, and economic exploitation in global production networks. Recent industry research shows that progress on gender representation in supply chains has stalled, demonstrating a need for sustained academic engagement (2024 Women in Supply Chain Survey Report | Gartner).
Research questions we plan to explore include:
To what extent do supply chain theory and discourse rely on or reinforce patriarchal values?What gender-based inequities and power asymmetries exist in global production networks? How can supply chain stakeholders mitigate these inequitiesWhat barriers do gender-marginalized individuals face as supply chain scholars or practitioners? How can we build community for people who work in supply chains?We plan to hold monthly events (approximately 1 hour) on a consistent day of the week (based on the availability of participants/guest speakers). We also plan to attend and promote events on campus (e.g., speakers, lectures) as they relate to gender and supply chains. Planned events include hands-on activities and treks, including a book club and a manufacturing site tour.

Join us for "Pre-Health 101: Getting Started On Your Pre-Health Journey!" This informative presentation delves into the process of being a pre-health student and developing the core competencies essential for success in the healthcare field. Explore the abundance of departmental resources available to support your academic and professional growth. Learn how to leverage the Career Center for personalized career development, gaining insights into internships, networking opportunities, and the path to your dream healthcare profession. Whether you're just starting on your pre-health journey or looking to enhance your skills, this event offers invaluable guidance and connections to propel you forward in your healthcare career aspirations.

Do you want to learn the unwritten rules of the university? Are you searching for the hidden maps to funding and professional success? This workshop helps you solve the puzzle of the hidden curriculum within the university landscape. We provide the tools to navigate the complex systems of funding and campus culture. You will gain the skills needed to build your own path to academic achievement. This session supports doctoral students and postdocs.


If you have any questions, please email rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu.

Sign up for a two-hour work session, followed by a hot lunch with colleagues. The Faculty On-Campus Work Retreats offer a quiet space to work with other scholars and artists, and an opportunity for you to prioritize your research and creative work by committing to one or two work sessions before teaching, service, and email take over the semester. Lunch, after the work session, is a chance to share interests and work with other colleagues, to learn about each others’ research, to grow professional and social networks, and to experience the University as a collective.
The Work Retreats are open to all ~7,800 members of the Faculty Senate, including tenure-track professors, lecturers, research faculty, clinical faculty, librarians, archivists, and curators. The series was developed by the Faculty Senate Office, is supported by the Office of the Provost, and is co-sponsored by Librarian Mary Lawrence.