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The Psychology STAR Scholars Program (Scholarship, Transferable skills, Academia & Research) is an important educational initiative that helps students build the research and professional skills essential for success in both college and today’s knowledge-based economy. STAR offers students hands-on experience, structured mentoring, and pathways to academic and professional advancement. Our virtual Fall Seminar Series is open to all students. This series is led by our STAR Scholars mentors and faculty director, Dr. Cindy Lustig.

The Michigan Arts Festival spotlights the vibrant university arts scene, serving as a broad invitation for everyone to engage with the arts at Michigan—our museums, theaters, and concert halls—to celebrate the role of the arts in research, learning, and community life.

In partnership with Voices of the Staff, the U-M Arts Initiative is offering the Michigan Arts Festival Staff Explorer Pass, made up of complimentary tickets for select campus events and extra special experiences for U-M staff members all throughout October! U-M Staff members from all three campuses are encouraged to participate and are welcome to register for as many or as few programs as they would like. Please note that limited space is available for several of the Staff Explorer Pass opportunities, but waitlists will be available if a Session is full.

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

Our Continuous Improvement Foundations course is a beginner-friendly training that teaches you the basics of how to make things better at work. In this class, we'll show you why it's important to really understand why problems happen, why guessing can be risky, and how to pinpoint the things that will make a big difference when you're trying to improve your work.
We use real stories, small group activities, and group discussions to help you see how these ideas can be used every day.
*Please bring an issue or a work process that you want to make better. During the course, you will have a chance to use what you’re learning to tackle your specific issue.
After the course, you will know how to:
Explain what 'value' means and understand it from the perspective of whoever is receiving your service or productRecognize the 8 types of unnecessary activities or 'waste' and get good at noticing them when they happenRealize why it's important to go right to where the problem happens and ask open questions to get more informationUnderstand the four-step method of Plan-Do-Check-Adjust, which is a tested way to solve problemsLearn how Organizational Excellence can support you and your teamSession length: 2 hours

The challenge: New data and approaches to study complexity in the social world has often been without a concurrent focus on the foundations of scientific inquiry, including complex thinking, broad causal thinking, attention to epistemic lens, and integrating multiple disciplinary approaches. Further, the academic research model, with its resource-segregated networks, discipline-specific training, and short-term productivity metrics, contributes to a fragmented and potentially misleading understanding of the social world. In the second annual ISR Symposium on Complexity in the Social World, we will use ‘place’ as the case study to facilitate discussions on rigorous social science in the public interest.
Using research on place as the case study, discussion topics will include:

Complex thinking about the social worldThe contribution of the humanities the study of the social worldEpistemic lens and research transparencyTheories, frameworks, and the limits of traditional causal inferenceThe draw and danger of cool new dataAddressing the challenges of the academic model of science
Presentations on the science of place will include:

The relational nature of place in population social inequalitiesThe role of history in shaping placeThe racialization of place; the spatialization of racePlace as a neutral and rational driver of social inequalitiesApproaches to testing (causal) ideas around place

This workshop series brings a renewed focus to cultivating inclusive environments across campus. Participants will explore personal and collective experiences, learn best practices and strategies to foster belonging, and strengthen their ability to serve and support a diverse student population. Workshop offerings are open to Student Life staff and campus colleagues; attendance is voluntary. All workshops are free to Student Life Professional Staff Members.


PLEASE NOTE: A fee of $25 or the program’s registration fee (whichever is more) will be charged to the unit shortcode if registrants no show or drop less than 24 hrs prior to the event.

A one-hour, in-person workshop designed for LSA staff to learn to navigate and use Google's Notebook tool.

Want to study abroad in Argentina for a semester? Join IFSA representative, Javier Rodriguez; CGIS advisor, Juliana Mesa; and CGIS Peer Advisor, Dion Stinson to learn more about the CGIS-approved program offerings through IFSA
CGIS Advanced Spanish in Buenos Aires is designed for students with advanced Spanish language proficiency who want to improve their language skills and cultural literacy as they immerse themselves in the culture of Argentina. You will have the opportunity to take several local university classes alongside Argentine students and earn 400-level Spanish credit. CGIS Psychology and Humanities in Buenos Aires offers a unique opportunity to take BCN/Psych elective/cognate courses taught in English while you get to explore a city known for its powerful cultural scene, passion for tango, and fondness for late nights. In addition, you will get to experience cultural events and activities such as visiting local markets, attending operas, theater, and symphony performances. No Spanish language prerequisite!Fun Fact: Argentina is the country with the most psychologists per capita in the world. In Buenos Aires, mental health is typically discussed amongst family, friends and peers without much stigma compared to many other cities.

Description:
This session focuses on the early stages of working with data, when a dataset is large, complex, poorly documented, or unfamiliar. Participants will use AI to interpret data dictionaries, surface undocumented assumptions, and assess whether a dataset can answer their research question. They will also learn how to determine which AI tools they are permitted to use with a given dataset, since research data frequently carries terms of use that restrict AI tools. Participant exercises use a public-domain dataset and U-M's own AI services.
- ICPSR policy on the use of large language models: https://www.icpsr.umich.edu/sites/icpsr/about/policies/large-language-models-and-ai
- ICPSR redistribution policy: https://www.icpsr.umich.edu/sites/icpsr/about/policies/redistribution
- Using AI with MIDUS, NSHAP, Add Health and other NACDA-hosted data: https://www.icpsr.umich.edu/sites/icpsr/news/using-ai-with-midus-nshap-add-health-and-other-nacda-hosted-data
- U-M guidance on AI and U-M data: https://safecomputing.umich.edu/protect-the-u/safely-use-sensitive-data/AI-and-UM-Data
- U-M generative AI services: https://genai.umich.edu/
- ACS PUMS documentation: https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/microdata/documentation.html
Possible hands-on activities:
- Determine which tier of AI tool you may use with a dataset you are currently working with, and where to check
- Translate a cryptic codebook into plain language, with the model flagging what it cannot determine instead of guessing
- Extract documentation into a structured format that records, field by field, what the model could not determine from the documentation alone
- Generate a fitness-for-purpose checklist against your own research question, and draft specific questions to send a data provider

Before the session:
1. All attendees please bring a laptop.
2. Sign in at genai.umich.edu to make sure your U-M GPT access is working. We'll use it for all hands-on exercises.
3. Come with a research question you're working on, and the name of a dataset you're using or considering for it. If the dataset has a data use agreement or terms of use page, have the link handy. Please don't plan to upload your own data during the session. We'll use a public dataset for the exercises, and part of the session covers how to check which AI tools you're permitted to use with your own data.

We will discuss portions of John Bellamy Foster’s Marx’s Ecology to generate discussion among EHW and the more social sciences aspect of environmental studies. Read whatever you can and are interested in and join us for what is sure to be a generative conversation.

This workshop is for clinicians in training who seek to enhance their skills in providing weight-inclusive health and mental health care. No experience is needed - please come to as many or as few sessions are you are able. Looking forward to having you as part of the conversation!

Want to learn more about environmental research study abroad programs for next summer or Winter 28? Join CGIS advisor Cierra Murphy as she goes over CGIS's environmental research programs.

This workshop is for clinicians in training who seek to enhance their skills in providing weight-inclusive health and mental health care. No experience is needed - please come to as many or as few sessions are you are able. Looking forward to having you as part of the conversation!

Global Course Connections (GCCs) offer a unique opportunity to take what students learn on campus at U-M during the winter semester and apply it abroad in a fun and exciting hands-on class taught by a U-M professor during a 3-week, off-campus field experience that takes place during the following summer.
Join CGIS Advisor Juliana Mesa to learn more about the GCC Brazil - Global Blackness program, the application process, and the courses.
Thursday, October 8, 3:30 - 4:30 pm (Info Session) Friday, October 23, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Info Session) Wednesday, November 4, 3:30 - 4:30 pm (Info Session) Friday, December 4, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Drop-in Group Advising)Tuesday, December 8, 1:30 - 2:30 pm (Drop-in Group Advising)The GCC Brazil program is led and taught by Professor of Afroamerican and African Studies, Comparative Literature, and Francophone Studies, Frieda Ekotto.
Application Deadline: December 10, 2026

This speaker series is designed to encourage the campus community to think – and talk with one another – about what it means to develop an informed opinion and stand your ground when challenged; and about changing your mind in light of new evidence, different perspectives, and serious reflection. In our Fall 2026 installment we take up the topic of the university itself at a time when its value and values have come under attack amidst calls for reform.


In University: A Reckoning, Lee C. Bollinger, president emeritus of the University of Michigan and Columbia University, offers a bold defense of institutions of higher education as an essential source of truth-seeking in diverse democratic societies. "The university must be defended," he argues, "if the American experiment is to continue." Drawing from his new book and from decades as an academic leader Bollinger will explore the challenges facing higher education today and what universities can and should do to insure the conditions necessary for open inquiry and meaningful intellectual exchange.


Join us in-person or via livestream for a keynote, followed by a moderated conversation and audience Q&A, with a reception afterward offering an opportunity to continue the discussion with fellow members of the university community. Demetri Morgan, associate professor in the Marsal Family School and Faculty Director for the Life Changing Education Theme Year will serve as moderator; the event will be introduced by Martha Pollack, former president of Cornell and former provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at the U-M.

The first 100 in-person registrants will be placed in a lottery for a complimentary copy of the book, University: A Reckoning.

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 a light meal.

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

Join La Casa and Latine Heritage Month for a screening of "In the Heights." Kick back, eat some food, and enjoy the show!

Ginsberg Center Open Workshops offers a variety of educational opportunities designed to help University of Michigan students build the knowledge, skills, and perspectives needed to engage thoughtfully with communities and create positive social change. Whether students are just beginning to explore community engagement or looking to deepen specific skills, these workshops provide opportunities to learn, reflect, and connect with others.

Workshops cover topics such as ethical community engagement, leadership, civic and democratic engagement, social change, local communities and government, reflective practice, and practical skills for working in partnership with communities. Offerings include workshops such as Foundations of Community Engagement, Exiting a Community-Engaged Project, Appreciative Interviewing, Getting Informed: How Local Government Works, and Welcome to Washtenaw County, among others.See workshop descriptions for details.

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.

Interested in furthering your education in social research and data science? Join the Michigan Program in Survey and Data Science's informational session to learn more about our PhD program in survey and data science. Led by faculty and current students, you will receive an overview of the field, the program, professional opportunities, and community building.
Want to learn more about our PhD program before the info session? Please read about our doctoral program (https://surveydatascience.isr.umich.edu/education/doctoral-program/).
We hope to see you soon!

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 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. Graduate students from all disciplines and gender identities are invited to attend.

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.

Preparing to apply to the University of Michigan Master of Science in Information (MSI) program? This application-focused session will guide you through the application process and help you understand what is required to submit a complete application.

We’ll review application requirements, required materials, important deadlines, and other key steps in the process. You’ll also have an opportunity to ask questions and receive guidance from a member of the UMSI admissions team.
Students who attend a live session will receive an application fee waiver following the presentation.

This session is designed for prospective students who are preparing to apply or want a closer look at the application process. For a broader introduction to the field of information, the MSI program, student experience, and career pathways, prospective students are encouraged to attend an Explore the MSI session.
All listed Apply to the MSI sessions feature the same presentation and are offered at different times for your convenience

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.

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!

In this interactive workshop, the Rackham embedded University Career Center coaching team will guide you through building out a strong master's student resume. Brief best practices will be shared, but most of the time will be spent actively working on your resume, so bring a laptop or a few printed copies of your resume. Lunch will be provided.

Preparing to apply to the University of Michigan Master of Health Informatics (MHI) program? This application-focused session will guide you through the application process and help you understand what is required to submit a complete application.
We’ll review application requirements, required materials, important deadlines, and other key steps in the process. You’ll also have an opportunity to ask questions and receive guidance from a member of the UMSI admissions team.
Students who attend a live session will receive an application fee waiver following the presentation.
This session is designed for prospective students who are preparing to apply or want a closer look at the application process. For a broader introduction to the field of information, the MHI program, student experience, and career pathways, prospective students are encouraged to attend an Explore the MHI session.
All listed Apply to the MHI sessions feature the same presentation and are offered at different times for your convenience

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

These sessions are only for students eligible and ready to declare BME as their major.
For students interested in BME but not yet eligible or ready to declare, please meet with one of our Peer Advisors to learn more about our program!
What to expect:
You are signing up for a group declaration session for the U-M Biomedical Engineering Undergraduate Program.
All sessions will be held in person at LBME (view map).
In this meeting we will go over the curriculum, discuss your 4 year plan, review the BME Student Advising Agreement, and share the various resources you can engage in as part of the BME department.
Please bring a personal computing device (laptop or tablet). A phone will not suffice. In order to officially declare, students must:
Attend the full registration session.
By the end of the session, complete a draft of their 4-year graduation plan and send it to bme-advising@umich.edu
By the end of the session, complete the BME Advising Agreement form.
If students do not attend the full session and/or do not complete items b and c, they will either need to register for a new declaration appointment or submit items b and c to bme-advising@umich.edu as soon as possible. Failing to complete these items will delay your declaration!
If you need to cancel or reschedule, please do so within Sessions@Michigan so students on the waitlist may attend (if applicable).
Eligibility:
Students are eligible to Declare the BME Major after completing at least one full term of courses on the U-M Ann Arbor campus (we do not declare students early).
Have an overall U-M GPA of 2.0 or better in courses taken at the U-M Ann Arbor campus and are in good standing.
Have completed or earned credit by exam or transfer for one or more courses in each of these categories:
Calculus (e.g. Math 115, 116, 156)
Calculus-based physics lectures (e.g. Physics 140, 160) or chemistry lectures (e.g. Chemistry 130)
Required engineering courses (Engr 100, 101, 151)
Contact Us: If you have further questions about this meeting, please email bme-advising@umich.edu.

Socialize with your faculty colleagues and visit the University’s famous Kelsey Museum of Archaeology during our annual Faculty Mixer event. Snacks and drinks will be served, and the museum will be open for perusing!
Students will be on-site, in the exhibits, assisting with an optional scavenger hunt you are welcome to join. Come see the Kelsey Museum's "first new permanent gallery in nearly two decades!"
The mixer is open to all ~7,800 members of the Faculty Senate, but space is limited.



Come meet your faculty colleagues and let yourself enjoy history!

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.

Come enjoy free noodles, play games, meet new people, and relax with other students. Bring your friends or come on your own, everyone is welcome!

Come hang out and watch the Michigan Men's Soccer team take on Penn State! We have 40 tickets for grad students, and they’re free (spots are limited, first come, first served). Make sure to sign up on sessions to claim your ticket.

It’s a great chance to take a break, meet other grad students, and watch some Friday night soccer together.

Event Details:
Date: Friday, October 9, 2026
Time: Meet up at 6:15 PM
Game starts at 7:00 PM
Location: U-M Soccer Stadium (2250 S State St)
Meetup Spot: Outside the main entrance gates

Meet us outside the main entrance gates at 6:15 PM so we can hand out the tickets. We’ll all head inside together around 6:45 PM to find seats as a group.

Elections
aren't just about what happens at the ballot box—they're about how
communities build power, hold leaders accountable, and drive systemic
change from the ground up.



Join Semester in Detroit and the Michigan Community Scholars Program for our 3rd Annual Day in Detroit, an immersive day trip to the city, where we will connect directly with the organizers who are reshaping electoral and community politics. On this trip we'll move past campaign headlines to explore the actual tools, strategies, and relationships that drive social change and policy.


The day includes:

Morning workshops w/local education justice coalition 482Forward and economic and housing justice organizers from Detroit ActionLunchtime Community Dialogue & Reflections at the U-M Detroit Center in MidtownHands-on Afternoon Excursion -- let's explore!


Day in Detroit is open to all students. Free roundtrip transportation is provided for registrants. We tentatively expect to leave Ann Arbor at 8 a.m. and return at 5 p.m. More details will be shared as they become available.

The Biostatistics Hackathon competition offers an exciting opportunity to learn about the field of Biostatistics through hands-on challenges that address real public health questions. Teams will use quantitative tools to develop innovative solutions for a pressing public health issue and present their findings. Faculty from the Department of Biostatistics will provide guidance throughout the day and select the best projects as winners. This event is a great way to experience the role of a Biostatistician and learn about career opportunities in the field. If you are interested in quantitative sciences (e.g., mathematics, computer science, statistics, engineering, etc.) and their potential to impact public health, this event is for you!
Basic programming skills in at least one language (e.g., Python, R, Matlab, C++, SAS, Stata) are required for participation in this event. No prior knowledge of Biostatistics is needed.


Registration is available for both teams and individuals.

Required orientation for newly joined members of Fraternity and Sorority Life in the Interfraternity Council