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Join us for an engaging, interactive workshop designed to empower research teams through active listening and effective conflict resolution skills. Participants will reflect on the value of incorporating multiple viewpoints in research, discovering how diverse perspectives fuel innovation and strengthen outcomes. Through guided activities, attendees will also gain practical tools and hands-on experience to enhance their listening skills, fostering greater collaboration and understanding. The session will explore various approaches to handling conflict, encouraging participants to self-assess their typical style and broaden their toolkit for resolving disagreements constructively. By the workshop’s end, participants will actively demonstrate strategies to manage conflict within research teams, equipping themselves for more productive, harmonious collaborations.


This workshop is open to all master’s, Ph.D., and postdoctoral scholars at the University of Michigan. If you have any questions, please reach out to rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu.

In-person workshop about NotebookLM

LSA Newnan Pre-Health Advising comes to YOU! Stop by to meet with a Pre-Health Advisor on a first-come, first-served basis. While registration is available, it is not required. We are looking forward to talking with you!

Join us for an alumni panel featuring former PhD students who are now assistant professors. Each speaker will present their current research, followed by a moderated discussion on their paths into academia and insights into the faculty job market. Open to all students interested in their research or in pursuing academic careers.
Speakers:
(1): Lu Xia, PhD Class of 2020. Assistant Professor of Biostatistics, Michigan State University
Presentation title: Statistical and Machine Learning Methods for Complex Biomedical Data: High-Dimensionality and Data Integration
(2): Ying Ma, PhD Class of 2023. Assistant Professor of Biostatistics, Brown University
Presentation title: Resolving Tissue Maps: Statistical and Deep Learning Methods for Integrative Spatial Omics Across Samples, Sections, and Modalities

Are you curious about student-led community-engaged work happening at the University of Michigan? Interested in learning about ways to engage with communities more equitably? Come join the Ginsberg Center in the Union’s Rogel Ballroom on April 7 as we celebrate and showcase the amazing work of our student grant recipients with community partners, our Community Leadership Fellows, and introduce several community organizations looking for student volunteers. Light snacks will be provided, everyone is welcome!
The event will take place on the second floor of the Michigan Union in the Rogle Ballroom. A map of the second floor is provided here. Please view additional building access and parking resources here.

As a member of the Trotter and MESA community, you—and the organizations you serve— provide invaluable insights that shape the culture and legacy of both units. As we continue to merge these units as one, we would like to invite you to help shape the next generation of Trotter MESA.
Both Trotter and MESA have a rich legacy of building community, shaping belonging, and deepening the experiences of students. This merger is not just a structural change—it’s a moment to build on that legacy and imagine a stronger future.
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.

Leadership program for Club Officers!

Join us to understand how the intersection of the BBA program, the Tauber Institute, and the One-Year Master's degree in Supply Chain Management can support and accelerate your career growth!

Have you ever wondered what actually happens when you flip a light switch? It’s not just magic—it’s a feat of massive engineering, precision, and high-voltage energy!
We are thrilled to invite you on a behind-the-scenes tour of the UM Central Power Plant. This is your chance to get up close and personal with the heart of our grid and see exactly how we keep the lights on for thousands of homes and businesses.

🛠️ What’s on the Agenda?
The Turbine Floor: Feel the literal hum of power as we visit the massive generators.The Control Room: See the "brain" of the operation where our engineers manage real-time energy flow.Future-Tech Talk: Learn about our latest initiatives in efficiency and sustainability.Q&A with the Experts: Bring your toughest questions for our lead operators.

***Note: You will be required to wear:

Long plantsClosed toed shoesThe Central Power Plant will provide:

Hard hatsSafety glassesTour guide listening devices

A new Faculty Senate initiative—the Clinical Faculty / Faculty Senate Dialogues—will
help the Faculty Senate better understand the concerns, issues, and
perspectives of Clinical Faculty. In 2023, the Faculty Senate expanded
to include all faculty with at least a 50% appointment as a clinical
professor (assistant, associate, and full). So that the Faculty Senate
can better connect with its new clinical members, this new initiative
will feature a number of listening sessions.

Do you have something you’d like to discuss with Faculty
Governance? Do you want to learn more about what Faculty Governance is
and does? Then please join us for coffee, bagels, and conversation!

These events are hosted by SACUA Chair Derek Peterson, SACUA Vice Chair and Clinical Assistant Professor Soumya Rangarajan, and the Faculty Senate Office.

Campus Mind Works Wellness Group
Let’s be real - college is stressful! Join our Coping with Stress wellness group to learn some coping strategies, hear from other students and get some free lunch!
April 8 | 11:00 - 12:00 E.T. | Haven Hall, Room G634 | Register: campusmindworks.org

Having any savings rate when living on a graduate student stipend is a huge financial accomplishment. You are eager to make the best use of that limited flow of money, but you might be stuck in analysis paralysis. Should you save up cash? Should you pay down debt (even student loans)? Should you invest—and is that possible during graduate school? During this workshop, you will apply an eight-step framework to your own individual finances to identify your next singular financial goal and learn how to pursue it.
Important for Registrants:
Please visit this page for important preparation instructions before the workshop.

Bio: Emily Roberts is a personal finance educator specializing in early-career Ph.D.s. Through her business, Personal Finance for Ph.D.s, she equips graduate students and postdocs to make the most of their money. She gives seminars at universities and for associations; interviews graduate students and Ph.D.s on her podcast; and creates courses and workshops on taxes, investing, and more. Emily holds a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering from Duke University and lives in San Diego with her husband and two children.

The MICDE PhD Student Seminar Series showcases the research of students in the Ph.D. in Scientific Computing. Lunch will be served. These events are open to the public, but we request that all who plan to attend register in advance. Planned sessions will be canceled if no one signs up to present.

If you have any questions, please email micde-phd@umich.edu.

In a vibrant celebration of National Poetry Month, the dynamic duo behind the art collective Eat Off Art, Edreys and Alexa Wajed, spend three action-packed days immersed in poetry, art, creative expression, and social responsibility at the Institute for the Humanities.

Today: This workshop explores playful paths for self-investigation through writing prose, poetry, and expressive storytelling from lived experience or creative imagination, followed by strongly encouraged participation via a shareout. Free brunch is included.
What to Expect:

Establish practices for independent writingHone, refine, and rehearse poetic/creative processA good time!
About Eat Off Art:
Eat Off Art is a creative design agency focused on building community based in Buffalo, NY. Alexa and Edreys Wajed, the founders of Eat Off Art, are dynamic artists and creative change agents. Eat Off Art is a multi-dimensional agency, platform, and affirmation all in one, providing transformative experiences through creativity, food, and art, countering the adage of the “starving artist,” in subscription to a new narrative of “thriving artists.”
About Edreys:
Edreys is an artist, educator, emcee, poet, playwright, and entrepreneur. His positivity and creativity stem from a desire to inspire others.
About Alexa:
Alexa is a chef, jewelry designer, and businesswoman who blends her savvy to empower others to eat off their art.
“Together they are an unstoppable duo who make up Eat Off Art bringing together creative engagement with food politics and the struggle for race and social justice through visual art, sound, and fashion with a critical and creative genius that is truly unique.” – Dr. Camilo Trumper Associate Professor of History, Director of Undergraduate Studies – University at Buffalo (SUNY)

Join us for a panel discussion featuring top engineering leaders from Ford Motor Company as they share insights from designing and delivering some of today's most iconic performance and off-road vehicles. Hear firsthand about real-world engineering challenges, product development, and what it takes to bring vehicles from concept to road. Attendees will also have the chance to meet the speakers and see a Ford Bronco and a Ford Mustang Dark Horse on display.


Event Schedule:
2:00-3:00 p.m. | Panel Discussion
3:00-4:00 p.m. | Reception (light refreshments)

Interdisciplinary Islamic Studies Seminar (IISS) provides opportunities for graduate students and faculty who work across various disciplines and world regions to engage in conversations about Islam. This year's seminar focuses on the topic of “The Emergence of Muslim Identities," exploring how Muslims across various temporal and spatial contexts have made and continue to make sense of themselves and others in light of their faith tradition.

Join the Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences (QMSS) program for our professional development series to learn how to best market your QMSS-specific skills for future internship and job applications and learn from successful students, alumni, and other invited speakers about finding and succeeding in data-related opportunities and industries.

The planning committees of AHM and AA&PI HM are joining forces to plan a calligraphy night! Calligraphy offers a variety of diverse entry points around a discussion of identity and cultural expression, inviting participants to explore how langauge, art, and heritage intertwine. Participants will have the opportunity to study calligraphy techniques utilized by the Arabic and AA&PI communities, try out and practice their own lettering, and engage in a creative, community-centric space.

Join the 2025-26 Public Humanities interns to learn about the program and their experience as interns.
The Public Humanities Internship is a paid internship program that provides 8 selected undergraduate students at the University of Michigan with the unique opportunity to participate in the life of the Institute for the Humanities. Interns interact with each other as well as faculty fellows, graduate student fellows, staff, visiting scholars and artists, and other members of our community to explore humanities topics and ideas. They then turn those conversations into humanities-related programs and events geared toward undergraduate students. Interns work 7 hours/week and are paid $18/hour.

The Biotech Career Development Program is a structured, cohort-based program that supports biomedical and life science master’s students, Ph.D. candidates, postdocs, and early-career scientists exploring careers beyond academia. Trainees accepted into the program will participate in workshops, career panels, in-person networking opportunities, and complete a series of informational interviews to build career awareness and professional skills, taking concrete steps toward their career goals.
The program meets weekly on Wednesdays from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., May 13 to July 29. Most of the meetings will be held on Zoom with a few in-person engagements.
Application: https://myumi.ch/VVRe3
Applications are due by 9:00 a.m. on Monday, April 20.


Register for the information session to learn more and ask questions.

Join CGIS Advisor, Juliana Mesa, to learn more about the CGIS: Advanced Spanish and Culture in Granada (Spain) program, the application process, the academics, and life in Granada.
This Winter 2027 intensive Michigan program combines classes with a U-M faculty and local Spanish professors at a local study abroad center. Students have the option to take a class at the Universidad de Granada or partake in a for-credit internship.
The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures has pre-approved this program for fulfilling Spanish major/minor requirements while abroad.
To learn more, visit the M-Compass brochure: https://mcompass.umich.edu/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=10784

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.

In this lecture, Jina Kim will discuss her new book, Care at the End of the World: Dreaming of Infrastructure in Crip-of-Color Writing (Duke UP 2025), which demonstrates why we need radical disability politics and aesthetics for navigating contemporary crises of care. She will also debut some new work on the politics and poetics of crip-of-color friendship, and discuss the forms of relation and care that emerge because of--not despite--disability.
Care at the End of the World brings a disability lens to bear on feminist, queer, and crip-of-color writing following major US welfare reform, which passed in 1996. Looking to authors such as Octavia Butler, Jesmyn Ward, Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha, and Aurora Levins Morales, Kim examines how this body of literature grapples with the disabling effects of state austerity measures and interrupts dominant narratives about who deserves care. She calls forward the critiques and possibilities in their literary representations of infrastructure, honoring the imaginative work that these writers do to envision alternative infrastructural arrangements in a world that refuses to support them.

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 Current University of Michigan students who are NOT freshmen.

The Robotics Pathways and Careers Speaker Series (RPCSS) invites professionals working in robotics to come talk with current undergraduates about their career path, how a background in robotics has impacted their professional growth, and what they hope to see in students looking to enter the profession.
The 90-minute format of the event will consist of a 30-minute presentation from the invited speaker and up to 40 minutes of moderated Q&A and discussion. Students will be able to participate in person or remotely.
All undergrads are welcome! Please RSVP with the link below.

https://umich.zoom.us/j/93849579627?jst=3

Come celebrate the progress Engineering orgs have made to make their teams more effective, inclusive, and equitable! Grab some snacks and bring new ideas and insights back to your team!
Stop by for 15 minutes anytime during the event to eat and leave a few notes for other orgs celebrating their work. Information about how orgs have improved their effectiveness, culture, and community will be posted around the room. Additional opportunities to share your own best practices and capture new ideas to share with your organization will also be available.
Space is limited: each organization can bring up to 3 total members. Reserve your spot by completing this RSVP. We hope to see you there!

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.

Dinners for Democracy are nonpartisan presentations and small group discussions on topics students care about, hosted by the student organization, Turn Up Turnout (TUT). Free dinner is provided! Participants can expect to gain a deeper knowledge of the issue and an opportunity to discuss their thoughts, information about how their vote in local offices can affect the issue, and additional resources they can use to learn more.
Voting in local elections is extremely powerful as it influences policies related to public services you use daily as well as the housing options available to you. In this D4D we’ll be discussing why you should choose to participate in local elections, how to register to vote, and provide information about the important upcoming primaries.

Join us for an unforgettable Open Mic Night—an evening where creativity takes center stage and every voice matters. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or stepping up to the mic for the first time, this is your space to share poetry, music, comedy, storytelling, or anything in between.
Expect a welcoming, laid-back atmosphere filled with good energy, supportive listeners, and a diverse lineup of local talent. Bring your friends, grab a seat, and enjoy a night of authentic expression and community connection.
Performance order will be determined at the event with a sign-up sheet, performances are asked to be under 10 minutes to allow everyone a chance to participate!
Come perform, come listen, or just come vibe—we can’t wait to see what you bring to the mic. Light refreshments will be provided!

Come join us to learn more about food insecurity and Maize and Blue Cupboard! Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from a panel of experts in food insecurity, learn more about the MBC’s impact at the University of Michigan, decorate reusable tote bags, and enjoy refreshments.

You’re at a nightclub to see campy queen supreme Portia Lynn perform when, suddenly, news spreads of a flash flood. You’re safe, but you don’t know how long you’ll be trapped at the disco. You and your fellow clubgoers band together to figure out how to survive using only the resources available at the club. Part escape room and part immersive theater, you will engage in a series of campy, art-forward challenges to build resilience and relationships for an uncertain climate future.

Each seating has 30-40 people, who will work in small teams. Written / directed / produced by the Sustainability Cultural Organizers and featuring performance by Portia Lynn.

Sponsored by Student Life Sustainability and Planet Blue Ambassador, with support from the Arts Initiative and MDining.

We prefer that all attendees register via sessions, but we can help you make a reservation for a group if you email sustainability.cos@umich.edu

Join us Friday, April 10 for a hands-on short course hosted by Xiaowu Dai, PhD, an assistant professor of Statistics and Data Science at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

Dr. Dai’s research focuses on the intersection of economics and machine learning, integrating game theory with online learning and developing predictive models for economic applications and large language model contexts. Dr. Dai is also interested in statistical machine learning, particularly dynamical models, multimodal learning, and kernel-based methods, with applications in neuroimaging, diabetes, and kidney exchange.

TITLE:
Game-Theoretic Perspectives and Uncertainty Quantification of Large Language Models
Large Language Models (LLMs) are prone to inconsistencies and hallucinations. I will review training-free, game-theoretic frameworks for aligning LLMs, and then introduce the Peer Elicitation Games (PEG) mechanism, which involves a generator and multiple discriminators instantiated from distinct base models. The discriminators interact in a peer evaluation setting, where rewards are computed using a determinant-based mutual information score that provably incentivizes truthful reporting without requiring ground-truth labels.
I will discuss the connection between this game-theoretic analysis and online learning with no-regret guarantees, as well as last-iterate convergence to a truthful Nash equilibrium, ensuring that the policies used by agents converge to stable and truthful behavior over time.
I will also discuss topics related to uncertainty quantification for machine learning models and LLMs, including prediction-powered conditional inference, retrieval-augmented inference, and in-context learning.

Supporting the Washtenaw County Advisory Council on Reparations
Join University of Michigan students and faculty from the Rackham Reparative Justice Research Group as they showcase research projects in history, political science, education, climate science, public policy, and social work. The projects collectively offer a more complex and wide-ranging view of historical and present-day systemic harms to Black residents in Washtenaw County and point the way to potential pathways for repair, justice, and opportunity today and in the future.

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.

Support your fellow students' work at the Shapiro Student Filmfest! Treat yourself to light refreshments and watch short films created by U-M students.

Film information will be added here as submissions come in! To submit your film, email tmgala@umich.edu with the subject line “2026 U-M Library Student Filmfest”. Please include:
The name of your filmThe name of the directorA brief description (max. 3 sentences)A link to access the filmAny content warningsSubmission deadline: March 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Current film list:
1. Roots Letter by Qingfang Liu
This documentary explores family heritage through the memories and growth of three generations. Driven by curiosity about the older generation, the artist uses photographs, clothing, objects, and language to piece together the family’s history. Beginning with a case study of the artist’s grandmother, the work reflects the struggles and growth shared by many families.

This workshop is open to all graduate students seeking guidance on cover letters and resumes for positions beyond tenure track roles. It also meets the needs of those applying for internships, including those applying to the Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellowship Program. The process of synthesizing your academic experiences into strong application materials for jobs and internships beyond academia can be challenging but rewarding. This workshop is a hands-on opportunity for graduate students to learn how to effectively develop a resume using the foundation that they have laid with information from their CVs. Additionally, this session will include tips for writing compelling, tailored cover letters and thinking strategically about how these two documents complement each other.
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.

Join us on April 10 from 12:45 PM to ~6:00 PM for UMSI’s In-Person Visit Day! This event is a great opportunity to explore the school, connect with faculty, staff, and current students, and get a firsthand look at the resources, programs, and experiences that shape life at UMSI.

The LSA Division of Undergraduate Education, in collaboration with the LSA Curriculum Committee, and the LSA Student Government, is bringing together a small group of undergraduate students and faculty to explore how GenAI is shaping the learning experience. This conversation is an opportunity to share your perspectives, reflect on your experiences, and engage with faculty eager to learn from students.

Your voice would help inform how the College thinks about and approaches GenAI in the classroom, and we would greatly value your participation. All conversations are anonymous, and you will not be penalized for anything you say here.

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.

We are excited to announce that OptiMize and NPTCG will be partnering to host Winter 2026 Recharge Events this semester! Please join us on Friday, April 10 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM in the LSA Multipurpose Room for our OptiMize/NPTCG Recharge 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!