All Sessions

Want to fulfill some BCN/Psych requirements in Argentina? Join IFSA representative, Javier Rodriguez, and CGIS advisor, Juliana Mesa, to learn more about the CGIS Psychology and Humanities in Buenos Aires program and how to apply.
The 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!
Check out this CGIS Alumni Ambassador blog to learn about Sarah Cortez de la Cruz' experience on this program.
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.

Please join us for the International Wellness Fair on February 25 from 4:30-6:00PM! The event is in the Student Activities Building Lobby, and it is open to all students, scholars, faculty and staff.
The Wellness Fair will feature several departments and student organizations who will be tabling! Prizes, crafting and other activities will be available for attendees.
Please let us know you're coming by filling out the RSVP form below! This will help us ensure we have enough food at the event.

Join us for the Navigating Self and Community Care forum! Come and have a dialogue on how you take care of yourself and your community in the current context. Connect with the IGR community and enjoy dinner from Casa Blanca! This event is facilitated by CommonGround, and we ask that all participants who register stay for the entire duration of the event!

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.

Following the wonderful success of U-M's inaugural Climate Week in 2025 (read more about UMCW25), which brought together over 30 units across all 3 campuses, the newly formed Sustainability Leadership Council (read more about the SLC) is sponsoring Climate Week 2026 (UMCW26). This year's Climate Week will be held from September 26 to October 3, 2026, and aims to expand collaborations, spotlight more voices, and achieve even greater success this fall!
The kickoff is the start of a collaborative planning process. We’re inviting student groups, units, and partners to propose new events, or contribute your existing events (independently or co-hosted), under the UMCW26 umbrella to showcase collective efforts and increase the visibility and impact of our work.
Our UMCW26 coordinating team will also provide support, particularly around wide-scale marketing, scheduling alignment, and cross-functional convening. wide-scale marketing, scheduling alignment, and cross-functional convening.
Climate Week KickoffDate/Time: Feb. 26th, 2026 10:00- 11:00am
Audience: Event hosts/leads, partner representatives, strategic stakeholders, and anyone considering contributing to Climate Week.
What we’ll coverGoals and themes for Climate Week
Roles, structure, and planning cadence
How to get involved
Event support
Timeline + a few key milestones
How to Get Ready for the KickoffPlease RSVP by Friday, Feb. 20th so we can plan accordingly. No need for polished details yet. If you’re considering hosting, bring a rough idea (topic, format, and timing constraints).
We’ll send a short follow-up after the kickoff with: the event intake link, key dates, office hours, and a one-page guide on roles and where to engage.
Save the UMCW26 dates, September 26th-October 3rd, on your calendar.
Thanks in advance for helping make Climate Week 2026 a success. We look forward to building together.

Workshop sessions related to prompt writing.

We hope you all are doing well and having a good winter semester thus far. We have a very exciting collaboration coming up this week with the Indigenous, Native American, and Pacific Studies (INAPS) RIW!


We're going to be reading and discussing a set of texts about St. Malo, a site in Louisiana that began as a fishing village of so-called "Manilamen" in the 18th century.

Date: Thursday, February 26
Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Where: Haven Hall 3773.

If you'd like to come, please take a second and fill out this Google form: https://forms.gle/rJSdFHG8pmgCShN49

The three readings are attached: two more recent critical essays, and one primary source account of St. Malo from the late nineteenth century.

Hope to see you all for what promises to be a really interesting discussion about diaspora, indigeneity, and (settler) colonialism.


P.S: There will also be food (El Harrissa).

Common Understandings: Workshops are sessions focused on learning more about a particular topic and may be led by members of the Stamps community or external experts.

Come enjoy a sweet treat and make new friends while testing out U-M's
new conversation game, The Pluralism Playdeck.
The Pluralism Playdeck is
a low-key scaffolded card game designed to allow university students to
practice the interpersonal skills they need to engage in compassionate and
honest conversations about hot-button issues across ideological and
demographic differences. You'll learn about yourself. You'll learn about
others. You'll develop a skill set that will serve you well in both
social and professional settings.

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

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.

What if a set of photos could completely transform how you
understand your purpose, the experiences of others, and the value of humanity?
With over 5 billion pictures taken globally every day, Photovoice uses this
powerful medium to foster deeper connections and understanding between
participants. In this 90-minute interactive session, you’ll use photographs to
reflect, share your story, and engage in meaningful dialogue with others.
Whether you're looking to explore your own journey or connect with diverse
perspectives, this innovative experience is designed for everyone. No
photography skills are needed—just bring your curiosity and an open mind! Come
capture more than just a moment—discover the stories behind the images!
Join us for a vegetarian dinner and a unique style
of conversation each fourth Thursday of the month. At Photovoice
dinners, you will share simple phone photographs of your own making to express
your thoughts on meaningful topics like religion, politics, and belonging. A
facilitator will guide your table through the process of sharing, asking
questions, and understanding everyone's experiences. Receive more information
about the monthly topics by signing up here.

MRADS students are invited to join us for dinner and a keynote presentation from Dr. LaKisha Simmons.

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 Biostatistics Innovations and Technology Exchange (BITE) series aims to foster a collaborative environment where faculty, staff, postdocs, and students can share highlights of their research, demonstrate technical skills, and showcase emerging technologies and software.

Presenter Information
Zhenke Wu, PhD
Associate Professor of Biostatistics
TITLE: A Statistician's Guide to Integrating Generative AI into Scientific Research
Generative AI (GenAI) has rapidly evolved from the initial curiosity sparked by ChatGPT into a transformative technology with implications for knowledge representation and scientific discovery. For the field of statistics, which is a foundational language for scientific inquiry, the thoughtful adoption of GenAI tools presents a significant opportunity for innovation, education, and enhanced impact. This tutorial will provide a comprehensive overview of this new landscape.
The session will highlight early successes that demonstrate GenAI's potential across key application areas. Examples include its use in medicine to accelerate drug discovery and enhance clinical trial design; its impact on biology in advancing genomic research and predicting protein structures; and its utility in healthcare for optimizing hospital operations and personalizing patient communication. We will outline best practices for statisticians to use GenAI tools effectively to enhance the quality and integrity of statistical work within large scientific teams.
The tutorial will feature a series of practical demonstrations illustrating the integration of GenAI into a statistician's research workflow. These hands-on examples will include leveraging GenAI for automated code generation and debugging, conducting intelligent and rapid literature reviews, and using AI-powered tools for enhanced data exploration and hypothesis generation. The session will culminate in a structured interactive discussion, creating a forum for attendees to share what specific advances they hope to see or make in their respective fields. By the end of this tutorial, attendees will have a deeper understanding of the potential and pitfalls of GenAI, a practical framework for its integration, and a clearer vision for how to contribute to its responsible use and development within the statistical and the broader scientific community.

Making Sense of Income Taxes
Curious about how income taxes work—and how to avoid unpleasant surprises at tax time? Join our Financial Education Workshop presented by UM Financial Education. We’ll break down the tax process step by step, from understanding what income taxes are to navigating tax forms and deadlines. Learn how to handle scholarships, fellowships, and other types of taxable income. We’ll also discuss key tips for international students. This session focuses on clear, useful information—not advice—so you can feel confident about the basics and ready to discuss your individual situation with a tax professional.


What is income tax?How to avoid owing money at tax timeScholarships & fellowships: when are they taxable?Reporting different types of incomeKey considerations for international studentsTips to be prepared for conversations with tax professionals
You may sign up for one of two options
Attending in personAttending over zoomLunch will be provided for participants attending in person and is capped due to room capacity limits, but last-minute drop-ins are welcome as space allows.

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 goal of the Pathology Research Seminar Series is to educate attendees about new developments in the research of mechanisms of diseases. After completing this activity participants will be able to engage and pursue new experimental methods and arenas of investigation and incorporate knowledge into pathological diagnostic algorithms.

Are you trying to figure out which assessment might be right for you? Would you like to know more about what you can expect in your assessment interview?

Interviewer Anna Vento from the Assessment team, and MADS Admissions & Recruitment coordinator Kelly Barger co-lead an in-depth review of both the standard and advanced standing assessment / interview processes, and hold a live Q&A at the end. Please join us to get your questions answered, and benefit from the curiosity of like-minded peers!

The Student Life Facilitation Committee and Student Life Professional Development are proud to announce that we are offering a staff-oriented facilitation training opportunity once again! A similar training has been offered to students and we have adapted the curriculum to provide staff with the skills and knowledge necessary to build confidence and ability in facilitation. The training location is TBD:
Monday, March 2 & Tuesday, March 3, 8:30am-4:30pm. Attendance is required for the full training. A light breakfast & Blue Bucks for lunch will be provided.
The training is comprised of a 16-hour training curriculum designed to: 1) prepare participants to facilitate dialogues, meetings, and workshops involving two or more individuals; 2) be available to staff within Student Life; 3) supplement unit-specific trainings; 4) maximize divisional resources; and 5) be module-based and repeatable.
We encourage you to register, participate, and gain invaluable skills throughout the training. This training is free to Student Life staff and $100 for staff in other departments. We have a minimum cap of 16 and a maximum cap of 26. If we do not meet the minimum we will need to cancel the training. If we meet the maximum you will have the opportunity to join a waitlist.
If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please contact slfacilitation@umich.edu

THIS COURSE IS AVAILABLE TO UM-DINING AFFILIATES ONLY. The Adult First Aid/CPR/AED course incorporates the latest science and teaches students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid emergencies such as burns, cuts, scrapes, sudden illnesses, head, neck, back injuries, heat and cold emergencies and how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies to help adult victims (about 12 years and older). Students who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate for Adult First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years.

Join us for Learning Analytics in Action 2026, an in-person event hosted by the ITS Teaching & Learning team to showcase how the effective use of data can transform classrooms and enhance student success.

Discover how Canvas, MiVideo, Annoto, and other learning tools offer a wealth of data and analytics that can provide valuable insights into how students are engaging, where they’re succeeding, and where they would benefit from additional support. Join us to understand the learning analytics information available to you and find out how others use this data in their teaching, learning, and advising.

Open to faculty, instructional designers, staff, advisors, and all other teaching and learning professionals are encouraged to attend—no prior knowledge of learning analytics is required.

Lunch will be provided for participants who register before February 24, 2026.

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 product
Recognize the 8 types of unnecessary activities or 'waste' and get good at noticing them when they happen
Realize why it's important to go right to where the problem happens and ask open questions to get more information
Understand the four-step method of Plan-Do-Check-Adjust, which is a tested way to solve problems
Learn how Organizational Excellence can support you and your team

Session length: 2.5 hours

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.

Register today for the 2026 Hacks with Friends (HWF) — a hack event sponsored by the U-M Office of the VPIT-CIO. HWF is a spirited hackathon open to staff and faculty across all four University of Michigan campuses who work with, contribute to, or utilize tech and IT in ways that advance the institution's mission. Break away from their everyday activities and have some fun doing what they do best in a friendly competition. The 2026 Hacks with Friends (HWF) will take place on March 5 & 6 at the Ross School of Business.

NOTE: Register by noon on Thursday, February 26, to be included in the count for meals at the event. Registering after the deadline does not guarantee that meals will be available for you. You will need to find lunch on your own.

This workshop is a part of a series of professional development opportunities presented by the Phillip J. Bowman Center for Scholarship to Practice for members of the Bowman Center Scholars currently working at the University of Michigan.

This Lunch and Learn event will provide valuable information on how to advocate for your project.

You’ve got a great plan for your research project. Now, how do you describe the value of your project in your CV or when you are up for review? And how will people know about it and find it once it exists? This workshop will discuss how to communicate the successes and impact of your digital project to make it legible to fellow researchers and university administration. This session will provide guidance on how to best communicate and highlight to external and internal stakeholders the deliverables and anticipated outcomes of your project.


Facilitator: Keenan Colquitt, Ph.D., Program Manager for Scholar Engagement
Presenter: Rebecca Welzenbach, Research Impact and Information Science Librarian

The Psychology Dept. is hosting a Grad School Informational session with the School of Social Work.
This virtual event will take place on Monday, January 27 at 3:00pm via Zoom.
Please register for this event so that you will receive an email confirmation that includes the Zoom link for the session. You will also receive a reminder message 24-48 hours before events. You can delete registration at any time through Sessions @ Michigan.

RIW for all things Yiddish (Studies)

Please sign up here to attend Center for Campus Involvement's New Organization Orientation. This session is required for any student who wishes to start a new organization.

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.