All Sessions

Campus Mind Works Wellness Group
College has a lot of different relationships - friends, advisors, professors, peers, family. Join our wellness group on Navigating Different Types of Relationships to learn some tips for balancing relationships, hear from other students and get some free lunch!
March 18 | 12:00 - 1:00 E.T. | Chrysler Center, Room 265 | Register: campusmindworks.org

International Student Lunch Conversation (ISLC) is a casual time and space for international students to connect with each other and talk about life as an international student in the U.S. and at U-M. Food is provided!
ISLCs are co-sponsored by the U-M Library, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), and the International Center.

Register here to join a NACADA Webinar Watch Party on campus! Co-sponsored by ACUM and the Newnan Advising Center, these sessions will be offered across campus in multiple locations. Please see the NACADA website for more information and topics for the webinars.

The AI Sandbox is launching a new series of Showcases, short, structured sessions that demonstrate established AI tools through live examples. Each Showcase combines a guided demo with opportunities for participants to follow along on their own devices, focusing on what the tool does, when it is appropriate to use, and how to interpret its outputs. Attendance is limited and requires registration to support an interactive, group-based format.

Do you want to better understand your personal leadership style? Are you ready to lead collaborative research projects more effectively? This workshop utilizes the Michigan Model of Leadership (MMOL) to help you recognize your unique strengths and approach. You will explore various leadership styles and reflect on the challenges of collaborating across differences. We will also create a personalized leadership development plan for your future.
This workshop is tailored exclusively for master’s students at the University of Michigan. If you have any questions, please reach out to rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu.

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. Workshops are open to any undergraduate student at UM.

The Conway Scholars Program at University of Michigan School of Nursing strives to support the success of all BSN students through community building, academic coaching, peer-led study groups, peer tutoring, academic workshops, and mentoring.
For any questions regarding event offerings, please email epawlik@med.umich.edu.

Join us for a special evening honoring the exceptional contributions of faculty across the academic pathway for faculty groups, such as LSA Collegiate Fellowship Program, LSA LEAD, University Diversity & Social Transformation Professorship (UDSTP), Presidential Postdocs, ARC, and Michigan Program for Advancing Cultural Transformation (M-Pact).


This event celebrates scholars who exemplify excellence in creating a more equitable and inclusive society while strengthening connections across career stages and disciplines.


We intend to inspire reflection on the power of diversity-centered scholarship, leadership, mentorship, and collaborations in building a more inclusive academic community. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with colleagues, share experiences, and explore collaborations that span generations and amplify impact.


Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Time: 5:30 -7:30 pm
Location: The Graduate Hotel, The Regency Ballroom, 615 E Huron St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104


Let’s come together to honor milestones, celebrate achievements, and cultivate relationships that sustain our shared mission of advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. We look forward to celebrating with you!


Parking Options
Thayer Street Parking Structure
216 S. Thayer Street

Fletcher Street Parking Structure
508 Thompson Street

Intermittent weekly workshops featuring dialogue sessions related to seed literacy, including opportunities to co-create elements emergent seed library technology on Ann Arbor's campus.

Learning AI isn’t optional, it’s essential.
Business+Tech’s facilitators started from scratch using ingenuity and determination to master AI.

If they can, then so can you.
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Three independent workshops. Attend one, attend two, or attend them all.

Wondering how Organizational Studies prepares you for real-world careers? Want to hear from alumni working in finance, law, consulting, diplomacy, and more? Join us for an interactive Career Showcase! Students from all majors and intended majors are welcome.
Hear how the major shaped alumni career pathsAsk questions and get adviceNetwork with professionals in small-group conversations

These focus group sessions are designed to understand the ways in which Women in Science & Engineering may better support graduate students and postdocs in STEM (defined broadly). Participants will engage in a small group discussion and mini-design session to help guide future programming from WISE.
Participants will receive a $25 gift card for attending one of the focus group sessions.
For in person focus groups, lunch or dinner are provided.
All STEM graduate students or post-docs (regardless of sex or gender identity) who care about gender equity in STEM are welcome to participate.

Breaking Bread, Building Community
📍Wednesday March 18 @ 6:30 PM | Cornely Room 1680 & Classroom 1690, School of Public Health I
Join us for the School of Public Health's 3rd Annual Community Iftar — a gathering rooted in the tradition of breaking bread together and building the community bonds that sustain us. Every shared meal is an act of solidarity, and this Ramadan, we come together across faiths, backgrounds, and experiences not just to share a meal, but to affirm our collective strength, care for one another, and find hope and resilience in the face of today's challenges.
This year's Iftar explores questions of identity, community, migration, and unity at a moment when so many are feeling the weight of uncertainty. As our communities face threats to healthcare access, attacks on minority and women's health, and the very real fears surrounding immigration enforcement and shifting federal policies, the need to lean into one another has never been more urgent. Yet it is precisely in these moments that our diversity becomes our greatest strength — our differences not as divides, but as sources of richness, solidarity, and collective power.
We invite you all to join us in exploring what it means to show up for one another, to hold space across difference, and to find hope not despite the challenges we face, but through the communities we build together — because in times like these, coming together is one of the most powerful things we can do.
In the spirit of Ramadan and with the end of the semester coming around, Muslim Students of Public Health is happy to share a space for our school community to get together! Thus, this is open to all students, staff, and faculty to attend. Please feel free to bring your family and loved ones with you. There will be free food, some chai, anda good time! :-)

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

March is Women's History Month. Please join us for opening remarks from Dr. Chelsey Spriggs and a roundtable discussions around womanhood and particularly, being a woman in stem. It will be a casual afternoon of conversation and community. We will have a brunch meal catered. This event is sure to be a great time. Please be sure to RSVP and gather with us--as space is limited. Event is open to all.

This program is for advisors of different student organizations!

We invite you to participate in idea generation sessions that will be designed to spark innovative thinking, generate collective insights, and inform the priorities of Trotter/MESA. PLEASE NOTE: these sessions are only for U-M students.

Learn how to book your flight in the most savvy way! Save money by booking on the right sites at the right time and more.

Financial Education SeriesReady to feel more confident about your finances?Join Heather Moore, Ph.D., assistant director for U-M Financial Education and Engagement, for a relaxed and practical three-part financial literacy series designed specifically for graduate students.
This engaging series covers essential topics such as budgeting, credit, debt management, student loans, and understanding your paycheck and benefits. Whether you’re just starting to build financial knowledge or looking to strengthen existing skills, these sessions offer clear strategies and actionable advice to help you make informed financial decisions.


Sessions are friendly, approachable, and tailored to real graduate student needs. Come with questions—leave with tools, clarity, and confidence to better manage your financial well-being.

This session is part of the 2025-2026 Generative AI tutorial series hosted by the Michigan Institute for Data & AI in Society (MIDAS)
About: This session introduces the basics of generative AI agents in a hands-on, beginner-friendly format. Participants will learn what an agent is, how it works, and how to build a simple agent using guided examples. No prior experience with AI or coding is required, and the focus is on practical understanding rather than technical detail.

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!

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.

U-M students, faculty and staff are invited to take control of their personal safety by learning physical and verbal strategies to counter violence through our empowerment self-defense workshops.
The workshops, led by Sexual Harassment and Rape Prevention (SHARP)-certified instructors, aim to teach participants situational awareness and prevention skills to leave them better equipped to deal with everything from harassment to potentially violent people to sexual assault. Participants will take part in verbal exercises, physical drills and discussion.

The Robotics Advising Super Session is your one-stop destination to explore all things robotics—no prior experience required! Discover what exciting courses will be offered in Winter 2026, along with helpful information on the growing field and undergraduate major of Robotics.

Here’s what you’ll experience:

Insider info on Fall 2026 courses — find the perfect class for your interests and schedule.
Resource round-up — learn about research, student orgs, and hands-on opportunities open to students from any background.
Meet-the-faculty — get your questions answered face-to-face during our in-person session (exclusive!)
Peer Perspectives — hear from current Robotics majors about what sparked their interest and how robotics can fit with other majors like engineering, computer science, art, and more.
Come for the information, stay for the inspiration—and see how Robotics can be part of your U-M journey!

Join us for a collaborative Abstract Writing Session to prepare your submission for the upcoming SACNAS Conference! Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining a draft, this is a great opportunity to focus on your abstract, get constructive feedback from peers, and strengthen your writing before submission.
Date: March 19What to Expect: Dedicated writing time, optional peer review sessions, and guidance from experienced mentors.

We are excited to announce that OptiMize and NPTCG will be partnering to host Winter 2026 Recharge Events this semester! Please join us on Thursday, March 19 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM in the LSA Multipurpose Room for our OptiMize/NPTCG Recharge Game Night event!
These events are designed to create a welcoming and supportive space for non-traditional students (those 24-years or older; returning to education after a significant break; part-time students; those balancing education with other significant life responsibilities such as being a parent/guardian/caretaker; nontraditional completion of high school education; military veteran; or was in the foster-care system 13-years old or older, experiencing home insecurity or family structure) and post-traditional students (those who might have started their academic journey later in life) while they pursue their education at U-M.
If you identity with any one of these identities, this event is a great chance to:
Relax and recharge with calming activities
Enjoy free food and swag
Meet and connect with fellow non- and post-traditional students
Learn about OptiMize and resources available to support your journey at U-M
Whether you are a current NPTCG member or if this is your first semester at LSA and looking for a community to call your own, we are here for you. So, no matter your path to U-M, we want to build a space that supports your success and offers you a place to belong. You are also welcome to bring guests to this event, such as partners, kids (no matter their age or interruption ability), or family members! We hope you’ll join us for a night of relaxation and connection!

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.

Workshops for students to learn/with student orgs!
The Arts Initiative's Learn/With workshops are designed to give students a chance to explore an artform or skill that's new to them by learning with their peers in one of U-M's many student arts orgs. Take a chance and see if it's your new thing!

Planning to attend law school in the fall? Thinking about applying to law school in the future? Join our panel discussion featuring lawyers & law students sharing their experiences as applicants, students, and professionals working in the legal field, and the advice they wish they’d had before law school.
Food will be served and attendees will be entered for a chance to WIN one of 3 FREE 7Sage LSAT prep packages.

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!

Check out the local arts scene and meet new people!
Art Meetups are student-led excursions to explore the arts on campus and in Ann Arbor - all while giving you a chance to meet your peers who share similar interests! From local artist markets to performances to hands on artmaking, Art Meetups have something for all interests.

Bagels with Baro: A Conversation with Baro Hyun

Join us for a casual morning conversation with Rackham alumnus Baro Hyun, Founder and CEO of LunaTone Inc., a Tokyo-based playable studio exploring how gaming and interactive digital environments can help prepare the next-generation workforce for the AI era.

Over bagels and coffee, Baro will share insights from his career journey, from earning his PhD in aerospace engineering at the University of Michigan, to working on advanced vehicle technologies at Hyundai Motor Company, to consulting on innovation and esports strategy at KPMG, and ultimately founding LunaTone.

This informal Q&A is a chance to hear about Baro’s work at the intersection of technology, gaming, and workforce development, ask questions, and connect with a fellow alum and students.


Baro Hyun
Founder & CEO, LunaTone Inc.
Baro Hyun is the Founder and CEO of LunaTone Inc., a Tokyo-based Playable Studio focused on developing learning and workforce infrastructure for the AI era. Through gaming, esports, and interactive digital environments, LunaTone designs programs that help organizations and institutions cultivate transferable skills, leadership, and collaboration required in rapidly evolving industries.
Baro earned his PhD in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan, where his research focused on human-in-the-loop autonomous systems for military applications. His earlier work included research on satellite attitude determination and control.
Following academia, he worked as an engineer at Hyundai Motor Company, contributing to next-generation vehicle technologies including advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and electric vehicles. He later transitioned into management consulting at KPMG Japan, where he helped establish the firm’s gaming and esports advisory practice and led innovation initiatives including holographic manufacturing solutions recognized globally by Microsoft.
Drawing on this multidisciplinary background, Baro founded LunaTone to explore how gaming and interactive environments can function as platforms for education, workforce development, and organizational transformation. Today, LunaTone collaborates with universities, public institutions, and industry partners across Asia, the Middle East, and North America to design applied learning programs and capability-building initiatives for the next-generation workforce.
Baro is also the author of the book Demystifying Esports and frequently speaks on the intersection of technology, gaming, and future workforce development.

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.

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

We invite you to participate in idea generation sessions that will be designed to spark innovative thinking, generate collective insights, and inform the priorities of Trotter/MESA. PLEASE NOTE: these sessions are only for U-M students.

Come express your creativity and unwind by painting a canvas and enjoying a beverage! All painting materials are provided. Be sure to register for a 30-minute time slot to save your spot!

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.

The Department of Biostatistics at the University of Michigan welcomes current community members, admitted students, and the general public to attend this showcase of outstanding student research. Nearly two dozen students will present their work, via a poster session and/or short talks, on a wide range of topics including:

Spatial, imaging, and network modeling in cancer biology, neuroimaging, and precision medicineBayesian methods and adaptive clinical trial design, including patient-preference and dynamic treatment studiesCausal inference and real-world evidence using large healthcare databasesMachine learning and AI methods grounded in statistical rigor, with theoretical guarantees and scalable algorithms for high-dimensional biomedical dataComputationally efficient approaches for analyzing massive imaging, genomic, and clinical datasetsA full list of tentative presenters can be found on the event website.
Light refreshments will be served to all attendees.

Want to connect with UofM alumni, hear real stories from successful people, and get your burning post-grad questions answered?
We have alumni joining us from many different industries, including real estate, policy, law, and business! We hope to see you there!
Join us on Friday, March 20, 4-6 p.m. on the 10th floor of Weiser Hall (500 Church St, Ann Arbor, MI) for our annual alumni panel and catered dinner!

An interdisciplinary research group focused on the role of critical theory in the academy today and the question of how we study culture in our current political climate.