All Sessions

Bring a buddy to make a bracelet with or come and we'll pair you. Feel free to swap bracelets at the end! While making bracelets learn a little about healthy relationships.

The University Career Center (UCC) is partnering with JCPenney to offer career gear. Everything you need to finish your look for the 2026 Winter Job & Internship Fair, or interviews. Shop suits, dresses, coats, pants, and shoes—all at deeply discounted prices.
UMICH students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend this event. Bring your UM ID to check in. students, faculty and staff will continue to receive the 30% off sale price on Suit-Up items and will now receive a coupon for $25 off $100 purchase.
Students are welcome to drive themselves, or the Blue Bus option will be available.
Bus Schedule:
First pick-up time: 2:30 pm Student Activities Building (SAB) - 515 E. Jefferson Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Last drop-off time: 6:10 pm JCPenney (JCP)
(Runs every 20 min)
2:30PM SAB > Briarwood
2:50PM Briarwood > SAB
3:10PM SAB > Briarwood
3:30PM Briarwood > SAB
3:50PM SAB > Briarwood
4:10PM Briarwood > SAB
Break until 4:50pm
4:50PM SAB > Briarwood
5:10PM Briarwood > SAB
5:30PM SAB > Briarwood
6:10PM Briarwood > SAB

In the spirit of the African American cultural tradition of Sunday dinner at the home of the family matriarch, it is a time for the Trotter community to come together and break bread, listen to music, dance, and converse.

Are you an international graduate student interested in pursuing an internship? We’re here to help! This informal information session will feature international graduate students who’ve gone through the Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellowship Program, as well as staff from the International Center, University Career Center, and Rackham.
We’ll cover general information for applying for internships as a graduate student and advice for obtaining curricular practical training (CPT)/optional practical training (OPT) to conduct an internship. While primarily geared toward Ph.D. students, master's students will also benefit from attending.

Presented by the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, we invite you to the Medical School's MLK Leadership Seminar Series to honor the life, legacy, and leadership of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The theme for this year's series is "Leadership for Democracy and Justice," a vital pillar of this year’s campus symposium theme: "Unbowed and Unbroken: The Enduring Struggle for Justice." (https://oami.umich.edu/mlk-symposium/)
Running for six sessions from the MLK holiday through the end of Black History Month, this series bridges the gap between leadership scholarship and the urgent understandings required to navigate our modern political landscape.
Participants will gain the essential tools and theoretical foundations needed to challenge the status quo and lead with purpose in today's society.
Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your influence into a powerful force for democratic progress and social equity—register today to help solve the equation for a more just world.

The Political Ecology Workshop (PEW) is an interdisciplinary space for scholars at all career stages with interests in political ecology and related critical approaches to the study of environment-society interactions. PEW brings together a range of divisions across campus, including Anthropology, History, Environment and Sustainability, Political Science, Sociology, and all Area Studies departments and programs. We have founded a collaborative, multidisciplinary community with a shared investment questioning how environments and societies are co-produced and the ways in which power and inequality impact the dynamics and understandings of this co-production. We have run PEW as an RIW for two years and all the workshops have been possible from our committed participants from diverse fields. This year, we intend to develop our membership further by inviting scholars from broader fields and promoting PEW on listservs across campus.

PEW supports graduate student development, including for earlier-stage students seeking interdisciplinary conversations as they develop environment-society research projects and later-stage students seeking to incorporate political ecology into their work. PEW emphasizes dedicated time for graduate students to receive feedback on their work and facilitates faculty-student mentorship. It allows students to access a range of critical environmental studies perspectives they might not have encountered through coursework or departmental activities, and to grow from the feedback and insight of faculty and peers who share this commitment to interdisciplinary scholarship and professional development.

The Arts Initiative and the Center for Campus Involvement host an annual Student Arts Org Summit, a large gathering of student arts org leaders to learn about resources, connect with peers, enjoy some food, and earn money for their organizations. The University has an incredible 250+ student organizations engaging in the arts, whose members come from all degree programs across the University and play a huge role in the Michigan arts ecosphere.

Please join us to kick off our month-long celebration of Black history and heritage with a powerful, inspiring, and thought-provoking gathering centered around our theme, Gold in our Melanin, Greatness in our Histories. We will connect to invite reflection on the enduring legacy of innovation and resilience that has shaped the Black experience.

The BHM Opening Ceremony is led by the Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs (MESA), and is co-sponsored by the Trotter Multicultural Center, Support for Incoming Black Students (SIBS), and the Black Student Union (BSU). Join us as we uplift stories and creative expressions that highlight authentic Black generational experiences, while also reflecting on the strength rooted in shared and unique histories. Inspiring genuine understanding, sparking creativity, and cultivating deeper appreciation for the gold within our melanin and the greatness within our histories.

We hope to see you at the Opening Ceremony and at other events throughout Black History Month!

Please join the Department of Germanic Languages & Literatures for a series of film screenings (shown in German with English subtitles). All films are held in North Quad 2435 with pizza served at 6pm and films beginning at 6:30pm, unless otherwise noted.

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 Winter 2026 workshops listed below.

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!

If you are a new(er) student employee within University Unions, this is a mandatory session to learn about the organization, how your work interplays with other departments within the unit, and focus on customer service experiences.

Whether you are new to WISE and interested in learning more about who we are and what we do or are simply looking for ways to connect with other STEM students or hoping to get more involved with us, we invite you to join us for our all-community meetings. You can expect a brief update about upcoming events, resources available, and even share about relevant events you are hosting with our community. Then we will bring out snacks, crafts, puzzles, and our massage chair for you to relax, make new friends, and hang out in our space. All STEM undergraduate/graduate students and postdocs are welcome to attend.

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

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 ~7,600 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 Jade (Linjue) Wang and Mindy Lowe.
The retreats officially run from 10-1 (10-12 for quiet work time and 12-1 for lunch). Faculty are also invited to arrive at 9am to get in an extra hour of work (and enjoy coffee, tea, and breakfast snacks). You’re welcome to arrive early, any time after 9 am.

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.

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.

Unlock your potential with the Student Success programming series at the School of Public Health!
Designed for all students (undergraduate through PhD), this engaging series covers essential academic and wellbeing topics tailored to help you flourish inside and outside the classroom. Join us for interactive sessions on time management strategies, understanding group dynamics, recognizing and overcoming burnout, navigating major decisions with discernment, embracing your authentic strengths, and fostering overall well-being. Whether you're looking to boost your academic performance or enhance your personal growth, our workshops provide practical tools, meaningful insights, and a supportive community to help you succeed during your journey at SPH. All students are welcome!

Transferable skills are highly sought after by employers. These are skills that can be readily adapted to and applied in many different types of careers. Effectively communicating your transferable skills can help you stand out in the job market. The problem is, sometimes it's difficult to recognize those skills in yourself.
During this interactive workshop, you will:

Identify transferable skills developed through research, coursework, and collaboration.Practice articulating these skills in conversations with peers.Learn to decode job postings to identify which skills employers are really looking for.

Join members of Rackham’s Professional Development and Engagement Team for an overview of graduate student staff assistant (GSSA) opportunities available beginning Spring/Summer 2026.
The team will share details about two upcoming positions: one supporting the launch and implementation of a new certificate program, and another focused on developing programs for incoming Rackham students and advancing financial wellness initiatives.


All graduate students are eligible to apply, with priority consideration given to Ph.D. candidates.

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.

The graduate school offers a series of meetings designed to orient faculty members who have recently taken on the role of chairing a department/program or directing the graduate program in their department/program. These sessions, hosted by Rackham associate deans, focus on various aspects of your role. We provide opportunities to discuss and learn how you can partner with Rackham and what Rackham resources you can rely on while carrying out the work of your role.

Speaker: Jon Wargo, Associate Professor, Educational Studies, Marsal Family School of Education

Thursday, February 5, 2026
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Tribute Room - 1322
Marsal Family School of Education Building
610 E. University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Professor Jon Wargo shares insights from his project with Shakespeare in Detroit’s Summer Youth Conservatory—a program providing hands-on learning experiences culminating in a youth-led production of a classic Shakespeare play.

In his presentation, Professor Wargo explores how youth participants in a dramatic arts conservatory cultivated new relationscapes through the embodied processes of ‘feeling-with’ as they learned to play a part. Drawing on theoretical insights from affect studies and interaction analysis, Wargo re-enters video data generated from two ‘felt’ event sequences during rehearsal: animal work and stage combat. Through this dual lens and approach, he investigates how Manning's (2012) concept of “thinking-in-motion” functioned both as an artistic technique and a sentient mode of relational understanding. In doing so, Wargo seeks to extend conversations surrounding the performing arts’ place in the learning sciences while advancing the affective tapestry through which we might embroider and understand ensemble learning.

This project and event is supported by the Eileen Lappin Weiser Center for the Learning Sciences.

Bring your lunch and your curiosity! Light snacks will be provided.

This workshop is open to all graduate students seeking guidance around interviewing for positions beyond tenure track roles, which can differ greatly from the academic job search process. It also meets the needs of those applying to internships, including those applying to the Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellowship Program. The workshop will focus on preparing graduate students to navigate the interview process, and to effectively answer questions by strategically articulating strengths and skills. We will also discuss a framework for answering behavioral interview questions. This event is intended to be interactive, therefore a recording will not be available.
This workshop is designed for master's students, doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows. For faculty and staff, please contact rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu to see if we can accommodate your attendance. Brought to you by the University Career Center, in partnership with Rackham Graduate School.

Thursdays | 5:30–7:00 PM | February 5 - April 2
What would it look like to pause—really pause—in the middle of a busy semester?
To gather with others who are curious about meaning, purpose, and what helps us feel grounded and whole?
Spiritual Wellness is an 8-week small-group experience for students who want space to reflect, connect, and explore their inner lives—no matter their spiritual, religious, or secular background. If you’ve been longing for deeper wisdom, authentic connection, or a place where your questions are welcome, this space is for you.
In a world that often feels rushed, isolating, or divided, this gathering offers something different: a warm, welcoming community where you can slow down, be present, and engage what truly nourishes you. Each week includes guided practices, shared reflection, wisdom traditions, and meaningful conversation—designed to support spiritual wellness, genuine relationships, and a deep sense of belonging.
The series is facilitated by Kelsey Lewis, with support from guest facilitators who bring diverse voices and practices. Because trust and community grow over time, participants commit to weekly attendance for all 8 weeks, ending with a closing celebration to honor the journey we’ve shared.
$250 stipend for participants who complete the full program
Limited to 12 students to create an intimate, supportive group

Free Speech and the Modern University brings together research, faculty perspective, and student dialogue to examine the state of free expression on college campuses. Hosted by the LSA Student Government in partnership with BridgeUmich, this event will feature Sean Stevens, Chief Research Advisor at the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), alongside Professor Kenneth Lowande of the University of Michigan.

The conversation will explore FIRE’s research on free speech at the University of Michigan and across higher education, rising polarization on campuses, the boundaries of free expression inside and outside the classroom, and how students, faculty, and institutions can navigate disagreement in a constructive way. The event will include opening remarks from each speaker, a moderated discussion, and an audience Q&A.

All students are welcome. The goal is not debate for debate’s sake, but thoughtful dialogue across perspectives on an issue that affects campus life and academic inquiry.
Location: Rackham Amphitheatre


Time: February 5, 6:00–8:00 PM

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.

Free pizza offered to current undergrad students aged 18+ ONLY in exchange for xompleting a leadership-focused survey.

We offer therapy dog visits with Gus, a Cavapoo registered with Therapaws, where you can pet, cuddle, and get general stress relief!

Take a break, de-stress, and boost your social well-being with Gus and pals! He is paw-sitively excited to meet you! 🐶

This focus group is intended for graduate faculty to share their experiences serving as faculty advisors for Rackham Interdisciplinary Workshops.


Graduate faculty are encouraged to attend one of the two scheduled sessions. If you have already registered for one session but are unable to attend and would like to participate in the other session, please contact rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu for assistance.

In this talk, Dr. Margaret Price (Professor of English and Director of the Disability Studies Program at The Ohio State University) argues for a turn toward collective accountability in order to make academe more accessible for all marginalized persons, including those with disabilities. Drawing upon her award-winning books Mad at School and Crip Spacetime: Access, Failure, and Accountability in Academic Life, Price shares findings based on a survey and interview study conducted with more than 300 disabled faculty and staff members. Their talk focuses particularly on the concept of “accompaniment,” which refers to relations between humans, objects, technologies, spaces, and animals. She closes with a discussion of accountability and gathering, emphasizing the need for collectivity in order to find more sustainable and restorative ways of moving together.

Bio: Dr. Margaret Price (she/they) is Professor of English (Writing, Rhetoric & Literacy) at The Ohio State University, where she also serves as Director of the Disability Studies Program. She is the author of the award-winning books Crip Spacetime (Duke University Press, 2024) and Mad at School (University of Michigan Press, 2011). In 2022, they traveled to Gothenburg, Sweden on a Fulbright Grant focusing on critical interpretations of universal design. Margaret is now at work on a project focused on cognitive disability, gathering, and collective access. Their personal website can be found at http://margaretprice.wordpress.com.
We want to make our event accessible to all participants. CART services will be provided. If you need additional accommodations to participate, please contact Ann Heffernan (akheff@umich.edu) or Emmalon Davis (davisemm@umich.edu)
Funding for this talk was generously provided by the Provost's Disability Scholarhip Initiative

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.**

In the spirit of the African American cultural tradition of
Sunday dinner at the home of the family matriarch, it is a time for the Trotter
community to come together and break bread, listen to music, dance, and
converse.

Join us for a vibrant celebration at Making a Dollar out of Fifteen Cents, a gala dedicated to honoring the enduring legacy of creative expression and groundbreaking innovation born from resilience. Throughout history, Black culture has exemplified the remarkable ability to create abundance from scarcity—transforming obstacles into opportunities and “spinning gold from mere fibers.”

This event pays homage to the ingenuity, endurance, and pioneering spirit that continue to redefine and uplift the Black experience. Through powerful and inspiring storytelling, we shine a spotlight on the visionaries who have shaped history and those who are charting new paths today.

CSG's Black Caucus proudly hosts an evening in coordination with the Black History Month Committee, featuring recognition of outstanding student organizations and awards for student leaders who embody innovation and student leadership rooted in resilience. Please join us for an unforgettable evening filled with thought-provoking reflection and elegance as we gather together to celebrate the creativity and brilliance that flourishes throughout time.

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.

Interested in earning your Master of Health Informatics (MHI) from the University of Michigan School of Information (UMSI)? Join one of our virtual MHI Information Sessions to learn more about what makes our program—and community—stand out.
Each session includes:
An introduction to UMSI and our mission
An overview of the MHI program, including curriculum and career outcomes
Information about the application process and key components
Tips on funding, scholarships, and financial aid
Time for live Q&A with a member of our admissions team
Whether you’re just starting to explore graduate school or are preparing to apply, these sessions are a great way to get your questions answered and discover if UMSI is the right fit for you.