All Sessions

Students are welcome to join this casual fireside chat with Jon DeGaynor, President and Chief Executive Officer of Methode Electronics and U-M ME alumni. Lars Ullrich, Senior Vice President, Global Automotive Business, and Karen Keegans, Chief Human Resources Officer from Methode Electronics will join Mr. DeGaynor for a Q+A following his fireside chat. Resumes will be collected during the event.
Event Timeline:
5:00-5:30pm: Fireside Talk with Mr. DeGaynor
5:30-6:00pm: Q+A with Methode Staff
Food and drinks will be provided and students are encouraged to come with questions about career paths, job applications, and life after graduation.

Spiritual Wellness Group – Undergraduate Students
Looking for a space to slow down, connect with others, and explore what gives your life meaning? Join the RSSL Spiritual Wellness Group, an eight-week experience designed for undergraduate students who want to grow in purpose, belonging, and community.
Beginning Thursday, September 24, 2026, the group meets weekly from 5:30–7:00 PM in The Connector.
Each session explores a different aspect of spirituality and well-being through meaningful conversation, reflection, interactive activities, and connections with fellow students.
Whether you identify with a religious tradition, are spiritual but not religious, are secular, or are simply curious, all students are welcome.
Registration is limited to ensure a meaningful, small-group experience, so reserve your spot early.

WISE and Shine offers an informal opportunity to ask questions, hear about life in industry, and explore the unconventional places a degree in can take you while enjoying an early dinner. STEM equity for everyone needs everyone! WISE programming is open to all students regardless of sex, gender, or gender identity.
Alicia is the Vice President of Legal Strategy at an AI chip startup called Tenstorrent -- a company proudly pushing the boundaries of what it means to be "open" by developing open source software, open standards, and hardware that gives customers control. Prior to Tenstorrent, Alicia worked for a company named Altera (which was acquired by Intel), then Intel. Alicia started her career at the law firm Kirkland & Ellis LLP, litigating some of the largest patent cases in the world for on all sorts of technology (combustion engines, cell phones, knee implants, cryptography, semiconductor fabrication, and paint dispensing machines, to name a few).

Alicia is a proud double Wolverine, holding Mechanical Engineering and Law degrees from the University of Michigan. She's also married to a Wolverine, whom she met on the University of Michigan Solar Car team. She has two kids, two cats, eight chickens, and (roughly) 40K backyard bees.

If you are interested in AI, the path from STEM to law school, life in San Francisco, or sharing your yard with forty thousand bees, then please come join us for an evening with this fascinating and dynamic alum!

Men of Color Leading & Investing in Community (M-CLIC) presents: "The CLIC-N-CUTZ" Barbershop Series Kickoff!
Topic: “Becoming the Man You’re Meant to Be!”
Featuring Special Guest: Mr. Anthony “Coach Ant ” Johnson, President and Founder, Empower Youth Development League (EYDL)

The “CLIC-N-CUTZ” Barbershop Series returns! Join us for an interactive workshop led by special guest Anthony “Coach Ant” Johnson. In an authentic and supportive setting, participants will explore identity, purpose, accountability, relationships, and life’s pressures. Through honest conversation and practical exercises, they will gain tools for intentional decision-making and create a personalized 30-day growth plan.
About M-CLIC: Men of Color Leading & Investing in Community (M-CLIC) is a university-wide mentorship initiative open to participants of all races and genders who want to build community and strengthen support for men of color at the University of Michigan–Ann Arbor.
Event Highlight: The “CLIC-N-CUTZ” Barbershop Series is M-CLIC’s signature workshop—a welcoming, informative barbershop experience that combines community, conversation, and connection. In addition to free haircuts from licensed local barbers and food, participants engage in timely conversations about critical issues affecting men of color and work together to identify practical solutions to today’s challenges and stressors.
M-CLIC - Conversation. Connection. Community. Culture.
For more information, visit our website at https://oami.umich.edu/m-clic/ or by email Greg Thomas at MCLIC-info@umich.edu

The Poetry & Poetics Workshop is committed to providing a forum in which faculty and graduate students can exchange works-in-progress and explore recent work in the fields of poetry and poetics. For more information, please visit our website. If you have any questions, please contact Renee Wehrle (rewehrle@umich.edu), Kelly Wenzka (kwenzka@umich.edu), or Ally Bergman (abergm@umich.edu).

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.

Registration for the Research Administrators' Network (RAN) meetings, which are held three times per year, hosted by the RAAC Communications Subcommittee.

You're invited to the 2026 IRWG/Rackham Community of Scholars Symposium! This symposium features interdisciplinary feminist scholarship from the 2026 IRWG/Rackham Community of Scholars fellows. The Community of Scholars is a two-month summer fellowship and the only feminist dissertation-writing workshop at the University of Michigan. It supports graduate students enrolled in any Rackham program on the Ann Arbor campus who are conducting scholarly or creative work related to women, gender, or sexuality.
Community of Scholars participates in a weekly seminar throughout May and June. Faculty in the Women’s & Gender Studies Department facilitate these sessions, which emphasize peer review and cross-disciplinary exchange. Facilitators offer mentorship, individualized feedback, and guidance on writing from a feminist perspective.
The fellows reconvene for the annual Community of Scholars Symposium to share the product of their summer’s work with each other and a broader audience.

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.

What is a well-designed life? How do you find a career where you can thrive? Inspired by Stanford’s Designing Your Life curriculum, this interactive, four-week, in-person series will teach master’s students principles for designing a fulfilling career. Participants must commit to attending all four sessions. The series includes brief homework assignments, in-class discussions, and out-of-class application activities. Space is limited; participation will be capped at 30. This workshop is designed for master’s students. All sessions will take place in the Rackham Building.
Lunch will be provided.
Registration closes at 9:00 a.m. on September 1.


Please note that your registration status will be marked as pending until all the steps, displayed below, are completed.
Registration steps:
Thoroughly check the dates to ensure you are available for each session in this workshop series. There are a total of four sessions in this series, and participants are required to attend all four sessions.
All sessions will be selected automatically when you register. Please do not deselect any sessions.
Once you have submitted your registration, you will receive a registration confirmation message via email. At this time, your registration status will be set as "PENDING."
Once your registration is confirmed by Rackham, your status will change to “REGISTERED”.
If you have any questions about this process, please contact Kirsten Elling (kelling@umich.edu) or Maggie Gardner (maggieev@umich.edu).

Join us for a casual lunch and welcome presentation, followed by FAQ’s from fellow transfer students. Hosted by BME Student Services.

Weekly meetings for the presentation and discussion of comparative politics research.

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.

Grad students, postdocs, and undergrads all come together with a common interest of building a STEM community. Join us in the WISE space for snacks, new friends, professional development lead by our student mentors, and time for connections in small groups! All are welcome.

STEM equity for everyone needs everyone! WISE programming is open to all students regardless of sex, gender, or gender identity.

The Arts Initiative is university-wide, and we believe the arts are for everyone. One of our goals is to make creative experiences accessible across all three University of Michigan campuses and beyond by connecting students, faculty, staff, and community members through meaningful artistic opportunities.
Throughout the year, we support hundreds of free or low-cost events, workshops, performances, exhibitions, artist talks, creative wellness programs, and public art experiences. Whether someone has been making art their entire life or is trying something creative for the very first time, there's a place for them here.
We believe that creativity helps us build community, explore new ideas, reduce stress, and connect with one another in meaningful ways. There's no expectation to be an artist when attending our workshops —just come as you are, stay curious, and enjoy the process.

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.**

Welcome, Cook Scholars! This page outlines engagement events scheduled for Cook Scholars and guests for the current term. Registration is necessary so that we can be sure to have the appropriate set up, resources, and food quantities for the group's size. Please let us know if you have accessibility requirements beyond what is listed; it is important to use that everyone have access to these programs (cookscholars@umich.edu).

Chefs in the Garden
Sunday, September 27 | 2:00–6:00 PM
Ever wonder where your food comes from—or what it takes to prepare a meal that brings a community together?
Join RSSL and Growing Hope for an afternoon of learning, connection, and hands-on service. You'll begin with a tour of Growing Hope's urban garden, where you'll learn about sustainable food systems, urban agriculture, and the organization's mission to build a healthier, more equitable community.
Then, roll up your sleeves and work alongside a local chef to help prepare a meal for Growing Hope's annual fundraising event. This is a unique opportunity to learn new culinary skills, support an important community organization, and see firsthand how food can bring people together.
Transportation is available and can be coordinated with volunteers.
Space is limited, so register early to reserve your spot!

Are you a current University of Michigan undergraduate student interested in earning a master’s degree from the U-M School of Information on an accelerated timeline?

The U-M Accelerated Master’s Degree Program (UM-AMDP) offers eligible U-M students a reduced-credit pathway to a UMSI master’s degree. Rather than completing the standard 48 credits, UM-AMDP students complete 39 credits, which may allow them to graduate in as little as 1.5 years—or three semesters.

Join one of our virtual UM-AMDP Information Sessions to learn how you can continue your education at Michigan and deepen your expertise in the information field.

Each session includes:


An introduction to the UM-AMDP and an overview of the curriculum
Information about eligibility, application requirements, and deadlines
Details about the reduced-credit pathway and expected timeline
Live Q&A with a member of the UMSI admissions team

Whether you’re beginning to explore your options or preparing to apply, this session will help you understand the program and determine whether the UM-AMDP is the right next step for you.

We encourage every student interested in or contemplating an undergraduate degree at the School of Information to attend an information session. You will receive an engaging and comprehensive overview of the program, as well as guidance for the application process. Sessions are hosted on different days to accommodate as many students as possible, and you only need to attend one session before you apply. If you are unable to attend an information session, we highly recommend emailing our team (umsi,.undergrad@umich.edu) to make sure you have all of the necessary details or scheduling a 1:1 appointment with a student ambassador or admissions advisor.
These information sessions are for students interested in transferring to UMSI from outside of the University of Michigan- Ann Arbor campus.

Join members of the Student Life Human Resources team for informal "office hours" where we will share/review tools to support leaders and managers of USU employees and answer any questions you may have about your role.

This workshop series helps graduate students and
postdoctoral fellows build the professional skills needed to succeed in
today’s competitive job market. With a focus on biomedical and life
sciences, and biomedical engineering, you will gain the strategies and
confidence to pursue careers in academia, industry, or beyond. Through
interactive sessions that blend presentations with hands-on activities,
you will practice proven approaches to job applications, networking,
interviewing, and career planning, so you can stand out to employers and
take the next step with confidence.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this series, you will be able to:
Craft strong application materials that showcase your research expertise and transferable skills using the W.H.O. method.Build connections and network effectively with a strong elevator pitch and an optimized LinkedIn profile (Headline-About-Experience format).Succeed in interviews by applying the S.T.A.R. method and approach salary negotiations confidently.Design a strategic job search with S.M.A.R.T. goals and plan long-term career growth through an Individual Development Plan.If you have any questions, please reach out Dr. Ioannis Chremos (ichremos@umich.edu)

Join the Barger Leadership Institute for a Wellness Lunch with Dr. Sundar Balasubramanian and discover the power of Mindful Eating and Siddha breathing. Learn simple breathing techniques to help reduce stress, improve focus, and support overall well-being during this one-hour interactive workshop, followed by lunch and time to connect with fellow attendees.
This event is open to University of Michigan students, faculty, & staff.

Telling Stories About Climate Resilience: Junk Journaling and Collage Workshop is presented by the School of Social Work Flourish Offices and SEAS's Office of Community Impact & Engagement as part of Climate Week '26. Participants will learn the basics of climate resilience and explore how to apply these concepts to art by using recycled materials. After learning some brief visual storytelling techniques, attendees will tell their own climate stories by creating their own collages/junk journals.

We encourage every student interested in or contemplating an undergraduate degree at the School of Information to attend an information session. You will receive an engaging and comprehensive overview of the program, as well as guidance for the application process. Sessions are hosted on different days and times to accommodate as many students as possible, and you only need to attend one session before you apply.
These information sessions are for students who area currently University of Michigan students.

OrgBasics is a series of workshops offered throughout the academic year that helps student organization members and leaders learn the "basics" of running a student organization at the University of Michigan. Workshop topics for the 26-27 academic year include Student Org Funding Resources, Event Planning Logistics and Risk Management, Marketing Strategies, MaizePages: Level Up Your Org, Membership Retention and Involvement, Beyond the Org: Involvement to Impact and Annual Re-Registration Review.