All Sessions

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.

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Three independent workshops. Attend one, attend two, or attend them all.

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

Join the Central Student Government for Dinner on March 12th from 6 PM to 7 PM in the North-East Room of Pierpont Commons as we discuss ways to bridge the divide between North and Central Campuses. Students will enjoy dinner provided by CSG and discuss their experiences with both North and Central campuses with CSG leaders, and discuss what works and what could be changed or improved upon to bridge the gap between the two. Students who are unable to attend but have ideas about how to bridge the gap between North and Central campuses are encouraged to submit questions to us via email (csgfrontoffice@umich.edu). Registration is required to attend.

Celebrate Women's History Month and join us for an evening of themed humanities trivia and delicious food! Come with a team of 4-5, or join a team when you arrive. Space is limited and pre-registration is required for food ordering purposes. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team!

Join us for our two-part AA&PI Heritage Month Opening hosted by TMC/MESA! We will start with the opening which includes a Keynote Speaker and dinner. This year's keynote is rapper and content creator Jason Chu, a prominent voice in the national Asian American scene. His music has been heard in movies, TV shows, and video games including Valorant, Warrior, American Born Chinese, Joy Ride, and more. Registration is required for this portion of the event. The second part will be an Art Fair highlighting Student Art/Artists that center their work around AA&PI communities.

Join MADS Faculty Director Christopher Brooks for an “Ask Me Anything” session all about the MADS program

This energizing 1-hour in-person session provides safe, supportive, and intentional space for staff across DOIM to connect, converse, and build relationships of support and collaboration for the future. Start your day by brewing new connections - Join us for coffee and pastries from 9:30am-10:00am (optional) before the event begins. A structured networking session will follow 10:00am-11:00am.

Through structured conversations and rotating breakout groups, participants will:

• Build foundations for lasting relationships and networks across divisions fostering a supportive environment for unique ongoing, mutually beneficial connections that promote continuous learning, career development, and cross-divisional collaboration across DOIM.

• Engage in a supportive environment focused on community, well-being, and mutual respect.

• Share career development insights and resources.

Hosted by the Department of Internal Medicine IMPOWER Council Staff Development Work Group

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.

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.

The Ginsberg Center offers multiple workshops to support students and staff who are working with communities through courses, student organizations or independently. Learning in Community (LinC) is an educational workshop and training series focused on supporting those interested in community engagement, social justice, democratic engagement, advocacy, activism and philanthropy. Sessions address one or more of the following areas:

Principles and Practice of Ethical Community Engagement
Democratic Engagement
Leadership for Social Change
In addition to our LinC Workshop Series, groups can also request individual workshops. For more information, or to submit a request for one of the below workshops, please visit our website: https://ginsberg.umich.edu/linc

We 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 (Students whose 1st Semester at U of M was Fall 2025) University of Michigan Freshmen.

Learn how a vinyl cutter and printing press work firsthand! Student-created designs are available for you to design a pencil case. Use the tools with staff guidance and take home your very own creation!

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.

What does it mean to be an academic and an activist? Join the Faculty Senate Committee for Fairness, Equity, and Inclusion for a moderated panel on the topic of “Community Action.” This event is specifically for faculty across all three campuses. Panel members will speak to their areas of expertise related to community action, what community action can look like for faculty members who want to engage in social change work, and action steps faculty can take to promote justice. After the panel presentation, we will take questions from the audience. Food will be provided.
Moderator:
Stephanie Vidaillet Gelderloos, (she/her) Lecturer IV in English
Speakers:
Finn Bell, (he/him), Assistant Professor of Health and Human Services
Dan Birchok, (he/him), Associate Professor of Anthropology
M. Candace Christensen, (they/them), Associate Professor of Social Work
Terri Friedline, (she/her), Professor of Social Work
Lisa M. Lapeyrouse, (she/her), Associate Professor of Health Science and Administration, and Research Director for the Inclusive History Project at the Phillip J. Bowman Center for Scholarship to Practice
Natalie Sampson, (she/her), Professor of Health and Human Services, and Adjunct Associate Professor of Health Behavior and Health Equity

Join University of Michigan Leadership Certificate program staff and student representatives for an info session and Q&A prior to submitting your application! We will offer both an in-person session (snacks provided) and a virtual session.
Personal pre-advising appointments are also available by contacting LeadershipCertificate@umich.edu.
Attending an info session or pre-advising appointment is highly recommended to support your application to the program.
*The Leadership Certificate is open to UM-Ann Arbor undergraduates with an anticipated graduation term of Winter 2027 or later.

This event will feature a screening of the documentary After Uvalde: Guns, Grief, and Texas Politics, followed by a facilitated discussion connecting the film’s themes to the work of Amnesty International. The documentary examines the social, political, and emotional consequences of the Uvalde school shooting, highlighting issues of gun violence, government accountability, and the protection of human rights. Amnesty International recognizes gun violence as a human rights issue, particularly in relation to the right to life, security, and freedom from violence. Through this event, participants will explore how advocacy organizations like Amnesty International address gun violence through research, policy recommendations, and global activism, aligning with the Global Scholars Program’s mission to promote global awareness, social responsibility, and civic engagement.

Come join the Willie Hobbs Moore Chapter of the National Society of Black Physicists a general body meeting PAINT & SIP. We will chat about our chapter events and elections

The Forum for Research in Medieval Studies (FoRMS), first formed as a
Rackham Interdisciplinary Workshop (RIW) in Fall 2010, serves as a structure
for the Medieval Lunch series and a reading group for graduate students. In its geographical, historical, and disciplinary scope, FoRMS aims to
provide an important forum for graduate students and faculty to discuss their
work as contributions to the broad field of “medieval studies.” At FoRMS
sponsored lunches throughout the semester, graduate students can present their
ongoing research and receive feedback from other members of the FoRMS
community. FoRMS also sponsors interdisciplinary reading groups and other
social events, which are organized on a more ad-hoc basis.

As part of our harm reduction activities around high-risk events, Beyond The Diag is coordinating the distribution of bagels to students who are planning to celebrate. This is also an opportunity to talk to students about reducing risks related to alcohol and other drugs, and will feature important messaging and advice from Stay In The Blue. We welcome student, staff and faculty participants, and will be joined by colleagues from Wolverine Wellness, AAPD and DPSS.
For the first time, this event will take place across two days - Saturday, March 15 and Monday, March 17. We welcome volunteers for both dates! We will gather on Central Campus, where we will distribute bagels, giveaway items and educational materials to students. Mobile teams will also go from there to other areas across Central Campus to distribute bagels and engage with students. Volunteers will be contacted closer to the event to provide information on the specific location and activities for each date.
If you have any questions, please contact Mark Simmonds, Program Manager for Beyond The Diag - masimmo@umich.edu

Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum invites you to explore your connection to nature and creativity.
Join us for "Art in the Arb", a special workshop series designed to welcome U-M students, staff, and faculty to Nichols Arboretum through a shared arts experience. Through these events, you'll be inspired by the beauty of nature and invited to explore your creativity, all while connecting with others.
No prior art experience is required; all levels are welcome. All materials are provided. Bring your curiosity and love for the outdoors!

Hello College of Engineering Students!
This is a come-and-go casual shared working space like a library or office (you can work on homework, writing, research reading, anything!) for only engineering graduate students to build community.
Join us on March 16th from 9 AM - 11:30 AM in the Lurie Engineering Center (LEC) Johnson Rooms. There will be free snacks and swag!
Please come by and join us! RSVP is not necessary but is encouraged to give us an approximate number of folks to expect!
With care,
Jordan Peyton

Come join Lauren Czarnowczan, Student Programs Specialist, from the University of Michigan School of Public Health Practice Team in collaboration with the IDEAS for Health Equity Team, and Patty Krause, Community Health Analyst, from the Washtenaw County Health Department for a tour and conversation to learn more about governmental public health and how it works in the community!
There will be four different opportunities to join this winter semester, with additional opportunities to learn more about the experience of staff or former intern. See below for each indicated opportunity.
Please select only one tour date as seats are limited.
Wednesday, January 14 from 2:30 - 4PM - Mini outbreak activity Friday, January 30 from 2:00 - 3:30PM - Internship sharingFriday, February 20 from 11:30AM - 1PM - WCHD staff info sharing Monday, March 16 from 11:30AM - 1PM - WCHD staff info sharing
This is a great opportunity to learn more about local public health and to network!
Space is limited to 10 seats per tour. You will need to provide your own transportation to the health department located at 555 Towner St., Ypsilanti, MI 48198. The health department is accessible with TheRide bus, with a stop located directly outside. Parking is also free.

The Poetry & Poetics Workshop is a Rackham Interdisciplinary Workshop committed to providing a forum in which faculty and graduate students can exchange works-in-progress and explore recent work in the fields of poetry and poetics. For more information, please visit our website. If you have any questions, please contact Renee Wehrle (rewehrle@umich.edu) or Kelly Wenzka (kwenzka@umich.edu.).

Participants develop and practice skills to effectively build rapport with, interview, and collect stories or information from communities.
For intermediate and advanced students who are working on projects with large communication, rapport, and/or interviewing elements. Students at this level may be:

Establishing relationships with community members while working with community partner organizationsConducting qualitative research or assisting with a research projectCollecting stories or interviews from community partners and/or community members


This workshop is open to all master's students, Ph.D. students, and postdoctoral scholars at the University of Michigan. Any questions, please reach out to rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu.

The Graduate Society of Women Engineers hosts events to help female graduate engineers thrive socially, academically, and professionally. For more information, visit our website and enter your email address to start receiving GradSWE's weekly event announcements.

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 (Students whose 1st Semester at U of M was Fall 2025) University of Michigan Freshmen.

The Arts Initiative invites members of Visual Arts and Publications student orgs to discuss your various orgs' needs and wants at Michigan, and to share your thoughts with fellow org members and the Arts Initiative. We want to learn about what we can do to help your orgs here at Michigan! We'll also have some snacks, giveaways, and prizes. This is part of a series of gatherings we're planning with groups across shared artistic practices-- we're excited to learn from the Visual Arts and Publications orgs!
Please RSVP to let us know you're coming!

Join leaders of the U-M Student Success and Advising Technology team for updates on the LSA Advising File transition project. Learn about current progress, next steps, and how to get involved! This hybrid event is co-sponsored by the ACUM Technology Committee.

Join us for the 4th annual Engineering Education Innovation (EEI) Days this spring!
This year’s events feature two luncheon discussions in March and April and an all-day symposium in May. Join us as Michigan Engineering instructors share their innovative teaching practices. Visit the EEI Days website for updates and a call for proposals, open through March 31, 2026.
Add these events to your calendar, and register using the link below!
Access and Accessibility Luncheon: Tues, March 17, 11:30am - 1:00pmAssessment Innovation Luncheon: Wed, April 15, 11:30am - 1:00pmSymposium: Tues, May 12, 9:00am - 4:00pm

Are you interested in becoming a peditrician or passionate about public health? Join us for a networking brunch with local physician, Rachel Nash, MD, CLS, MPH, FAAP.
Dr. Nash is a board-certified pediatrician based in Livonia, Michigan. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Integrative Physiology and Psychology before completing a Master’s Degree in Public Health, blending clinical expertise with a strong foundation in population health. Dr. Nash completed her pediatric residency at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, where she further developed her commitment to comprehensive, evidence-based care for children and adolescents.

Dr. Nash’s professional interests extend beyond the clinic and she is excited to meet with students considering medical school/graduate school or careers in public health. Her educational and scholarly work focuses on trainee advocacy, injury prevention, adolescent transitions of care, health equity, and addressing the social determinants of health. Through both her clinical practice and academic pursuits, Dr. Nash is passionate about creating systems of care that support all children and families, ensuring healthier futures for the communities she serves.

Commons and Undercommons: Featured Faculty Projects Lunch and Learn sessions are typically held once per month and offer the opportunity for faculty to give short talks on recent projects. They may discuss works in progress or recently completed projects, along with their intended next steps. These sessions are an opportunity to learn more about the work of Stamps colleagues. Lunch will be provided.

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!

Feeling lucky? Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a classic favorite! Join us for Lucky Bingo on March 17 from 2:30–3:30 PM in THSL 2955.

Play a few rounds, eat some snacks, and try your luck at winning fun prizes.