All Sessions

This event is an opportunity for new students (first-year and transfer) who are first-gen (first in their families to pursue a four-year degree) to meet other new first-gen students. At this event, there will be community-building activities, food, and a resource fair featuring organizations that serve and support first-generation college students. There will be giveaways and first-gen swag at this kick-off event for the fall semester.

Are you interested in –
• Connecting with students from across campus while elevating your leadership learning?
• Exploring the possibilities in the BLI?
• Enjoying a light dinner in a dynamic, welcoming, and supportive community?
Join us for our COMMUNITY MEETINGS held twice a month on Wednesdays in Weiser Hall.

We hope to inspire and engage our community of leaders at these interactive and social events led by our student Applied Leadership Fellows!
Please note – this event is open to all undergrads to invite your friends who want to explore the BLI! Dinner is intended for those participating in the event.

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 patriarchy, 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.

Join us for "Pre-Health 101: Getting Started On Your Pre-Health Journey!" This informative presentation delves into the process of being a pre-health student and developing the core competencies essential for success in the healthcare field. Explore the abundance of departmental resources available to support your academic and professional growth. Learn how to leverage the Career Center for personalized career development, gaining insights into internships, networking opportunities, and the path to your dream healthcare profession. Whether you're just starting on your pre-health journey or looking to enhance your skills, this event offers invaluable guidance and connections to propel you forward in your healthcare career aspirations.

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.

This workshop series supports graduate students and postdoctoral fellows preparing for academic careers. Through interactive sessions, you will gain insights and strategies for navigating the academic job market, securing a postdoctoral position, and preparing application materials that highlight your research expertise and career potential. Each session combines presentations, discussion, and hands-on activities to equip you with practical tools for a successful transition into academia.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this series, participants will be able to:
Understand the structure of the academic job market and how to prepare for each stage of the search.Identify strategies for exploring opportunities and applying for postdoctoral positions.Prepare strong academic CVs and cover letters that effectively communicate expertise and fit.Write a compelling research statement that highlights motivation, significance, and future directions.

Do you want to learn the unwritten rules of the university? Are you searching for the hidden maps to funding and professional success? This workshop helps you solve the puzzle of the hidden curriculum within the university landscape. We provide the tools to navigate the complex systems of funding and campus culture. You will gain the skills needed to build your own path to academic achievement. This session supports doctoral students and postdocs.


If you have any questions, please email rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu.

Join us for encore presentations from our Summer 2026 International Center Orientation and more! Great opportunity to ask staff questions and meet other new international students and scholars now that you've had a chance to settle in your new home.
Not able to attend? Visit our Summer 2026 Orientation page for links to canvas, blogs and videos from sessions over the summer.
Note: All sessions are in-person, with the exception of the "Driving in the U.S." presentation, which will be offered virtually.

Sign up for a two-hour work session, with a hot lunch with colleagues! The Faculty On-Campus Work Retreats provide a quiet space to work with other scholars and artists, and an opportunity for you to prioritize your research and creative work by committing to one or two work sessions before teaching, service, and email take over the semester.
There are both morning and afternoon sessions available. Morning sessions also offer the option of coming early to enjoy an extended three-hour session. Breakfast snacks, coffee, and tea will be provided.
During the lunch provided at each work session, there will be a chance to share interests and work with other colleagues, to learn about each others’ research, to grow professional and social networks, and to experience the University as a collective.
The Work Retreats are open to all ~7,800 members of the Faculty Senate, including tenure-track professors, lecturers, research faculty, clinical faculty, librarians, archivists, and curators. The series was developed by the Faculty Senate Office, is supported by the Office of the Provost, and is co-sponsored by Librarian Mary Lawrence. The event page is here.

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 GROWE 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.

Trotter/MESA's Latine Heritage Month planning committee invites you to the Latine Heritage Month Opening Ceremony for 2026. We're excited to kick off our month-long celebration and we hope to see you there!

Want to learn more about SIBS?! This program is for you!

Join us at the Support for Incoming Black Students (S.I.B.S.) Pre-Kickoff Orientation to learn all about the SIBS Mentorship program. We're offering two sessions. One in person and one virtual.

Participation in one of these orientation programs is mandatory for SIBS participation. We hope to see you there!

All students interested in attending the Hong Kong Short-Term program with Global Initiatives must attend a group interview. Students who do not attend will not be eligible for consideration. Interview blocks are limited to 10 participants each. This interview must be completed before the application due date on September 30 at Noon EST.
Late arrival to your group interview will not be permitted, and you will be turned away. You may not leave early from your group interview. If you are unavailable to stay for the entirety of the 30 minute block, please drop the session and register for a different time.

Please note: Thanks to the generosity of our donors, this trip may include additional travel outside of Hong Kong. If you hold a passport from a country that is outside of the United States, please be aware that you will be responsible for obtaining any tourist visa(s) you may need. HKUST will NOT sponsor you as a student and you will be ineligible for any type of student visa.

Join us for an MDP info session to learn about upcoming project opportunities and what it’s like to participate in the program. We’ll share details about the application process, timelines, and how to get involved. Students are welcome to attend any session that fits their schedule.

Welcome to Michigan Engineering!
Join us on Thursday, September 17th, from 11am to 2pm for an event designed just for YOU! We want you to get connected with experiences available uniquely to Michigan Engineering students. Engineering Immersed advisors will be available to provide a tailored experience, connecting you with programs and opportunities aligned with your interests and open to engineering students!
Free snacks and gifts will be provided - RSVP today!

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 rackhamdeworkshops@umich.edu to see if we can accommodate your attendance.

Brought to you by the University Career Center, in partnership with Rackham Graduate School.

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

Have questions about managing your finances as a graduate student? Schedule a one-on-one appointment with Heather Moore, Ph.D., assistant director of financial education and engagement, for personalized guidance tailored to your financial goals and questions.
During your appointment, you can discuss topics such as:
Budgeting and saving strategiesStudent loans and repayment optionsIncome taxes for graduate studentsCredit and credit cardsBuilding healthy financial habitsOther graduate student financial questionsHow to Register:
Register for your preferred appointment date through Sessions.After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to Heather's Google Booking Calendar.Open the Google Booking Calendar and select your preferred appointment time from the available times listed for the date for which you registered.Appointments are typically 15 minutes, though longer appointment times may be available depending on Heather's availability.To make the most of your appointment time, please come prepared with one or two questions you would like to discuss. You are also welcome to bring a budget or other financial information you would like to review. Appointments are brief, so arriving prepared will help you maximize your time and get the guidance you are looking for.

If you have any questions regarding registration and booking your appointment, please contact rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu.

This series is designed for PhD students and emerging scientists to gather skill and knowledge in intercultural communication, fostering inclusive lab environments & community pathway building.

Description: Many scientists use AI coding tools through a browser — copying and pasting between chat and editor. Agentic tools like Claude Code work differently: they run on your machine, read your project, execute your code, and iterate on errors. This hands-on tutorial covers the pros and cons of using a coding agent and how to begin using Claude Code as an R programmer. We'll look at potential use cases of coding agents for data analysis, improving code reproducibility, and tightening the loop between code outputs and manuscript writing.

Hands-on activities:
Optionally, if you'd like to participate in hands-on exercises in the session, you may wish to purchase a Claude Code plan ($20 for a month of access) and have Claude installed on your computer. However, you may also come without doing this, or with a different agent (like OpenAI's Codex or an open-source tool of your choice)

Reminder: All attendees, please bring a laptop.

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

Interviewer Anna Vento, and MADS Admissions & Recruitment coordinator Kelly Barger co-lead an in-depth review of the standard and advanced standing placement test procedure, advanced interview process, 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!

Featuring UM faculty with diverse perspectives, this panel series will foster discussion of moderately controversial topics relevant to the UM and Washtenaw County communities. In a time of deep polarization, these events are designed to encourage dialogue, not debate, and model the respectful, open exchange of ideas. In order to encourage meaningful, open dialogue, the panel will not be streamed or posted.

Programming efforts of all Theme Communities and Events.

Join the Institute for Research on Women and Gender (IRWG) for a lecture by historian Vanessa Holden, Associate Professor of History at the University of Kentucky and Director of the African American and Africana Studies Program. Holden's research examines slave insurrections and their impact on our understanding of the nation's founding, with particular attention to the experiences of women and children whose stories are often absent from traditional narratives of early American democracy.
Holden is also co-creator of the Freedom on the Run public humanities project, which preserves and makes accessible historical newspaper advertisements documenting the efforts of enslaved people to self-emancipate. Drawing from her scholarship and public humanities work, Holden will explore how expanding our understanding of who was present at the founding can deepen conversations about democracy, citizenship, and belonging in the United States.

Held in conjunction with programming surrounding the nation's 250th anniversary and Constitution Day, the event invites students, faculty, staff, and community members to engage with the complex histories that continue to shape American democracy today.

Copies of Holden's work and the Summer 2026 special issue of Ms. Magazine, Feminism and the Founding, will be available while supplies last.

Vanessa M. Holden (She/Her) is currently an Associate Professor of History and African American and Africana Studies at the University of Kentucky. She is also the director of the Central Kentucky Slavery Initiative. Dr. Holden is the author of Surviving Southampton: African American Women and Resistance in Nat Turner’s Community (University of Illinois Press), winner of the 2021 James H. Broussard First Book Prize from the Society for Historians of the Early American Republic. Surviving Southampton was also shortlisted for the MAAH Stone Book Award.

Dr. Holden is engaged in a number of digital humanities projects. She is the co-organizer of the Queering Slavery Working Group (#QSWG) with Jessica M. Johnson (Johns Hopkins). Dr. Holden currently serves as a lead faculty member for the Freedom on the Move Project, an open-source crowdsourced database of advertisements for self-emancipated people (often called runaway ads). She is also an advisory board member for the Chronicle of African Americans in the Horse Industry, a digital humanities project focused on collecting, preserving, and making accessible histories of African American involvement in America’s many horse industries.

Dr. Holden’s writing has been published in Slavery and Abolition: A Journal of Slave and Post-Slave Studies, Perspectives on History, Process: A Blog for American History, The Rumpus, and Electric Marronage. She also blogs for Black Perspectives, the official blog of the African American Intellectual History Society (AAIHS), and The Junto: A Group Blog on Early American History. Her research and teaching interests include African-American history, women's and gender history, the history of the American South, and U.S. history (pre-1865).

Dr. Holden serves as a faculty adviser and consultant on several public history and digital humanities projects including Freedom on the Move (a digital archive of runaway slave ads); Black Horsemen of the Kentucky Turf (an exhibit chronicling the intersecting histories of African Americans and the horse industry in Kentucky), and a grant project aimed at bringing a virtual driving tour and a museum to Southampton County, VA, that interprets the Southampton Rebellion.

You can find Dr. Holden on Twitter @drvholden.

A Rackham Interdisciplinary Workshop examining how the humanities produce knowledge — and how humanists have understood, articulated, and contested their own ways of knowing.

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.

This series will guide participants through a process of leadership growth and self-discovery: identifying their strengths, examining their unique leadership behaviors, and creating plans for continued growth. You will gain valuable insights into how you thrive, how your strengths appear in your life, and how you lead. By blending guidance, self-assessments, intentional reflection, and practical frameworks, this series supports you in taking ownership of your leadership development. All are welcome: you do not need to hold a formal leadership role to attend!


Learning Objectives
By the end of this two-part series, you will be able to:
Identify and articulate your unique strengths and talents through the CliftonStrengths assessment, and recognize how they appear in your personal and professional lifeDescribe the Michigan Model of Leadership and use its self-assessment to identify your existing leadership strengths and areas for growthCreate strategic plans for your ongoing development through setting intentional goals


Please note: we encourage participants to attend both sessions to gain the most out of the learning objectives, but doing so is not required for registration.

Join 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 different opportunities to join this semester, with additional opportunities to learn more about the experience of staff or former interns. See below for each indicated opportunity.
Please select only one tour date as seats are limited.
Friday, September 18 from 10-11:30: WCHD Staff PanelMonday, October 26 from 3-4:30: Internship Sharing Friday, December 4 from 1:30-3: Measles Exercise
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.

Join us for a virtual information session to learn more about our PhD program and the application process.

Find more about the program and our admissions process on our website or contact our Student Services Coordinator (complit.student.services@umich.edu). Note: this session will be recorded and posted to the department's website following the event.

This session will help students interested in going abroad learn about what funding is available and how to apply. A representative from the Office of Financial Aid will be there to assist with explaining how financial aid and institutional aid can be applied to studying abroad.

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 who area currently University of Michigan students.

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.

Join us for the first meeting of the “Cultural Studies in a Time of Culture Wars” Rackham Interdisciplinary Workshop (RIW) on Friday September 18th, 4pm. This year we are pivoting to center our discussions to be critically relatable to daily experiences of culture. In preparation for our first session, we ask: what does “culture wars” mean to you and in what ways have you encountered the polarization of socio-political groups? You may think about your personal experiences in academia, your pedagogical approaches, the current political landscape, and even what you have tracked through online discourse on social media.

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 who are still enrolled in high school

InSPIRE brings together graduate students and postdoctoral researchers from across the University of Michigan to engage with the intersection of science, technology, and public policy.

Are you a current UMSI BSI student interested in earning your master’s degree faster?
The Accelerated Master’s Degree Program (AMDP) allows eligible BSI students to earn a UMSI master’s degree in just one additional year after completing their bachelor's degree.
Join one of our virtual AMDP Information Sessions to learn how you can continue your education at UMSI and deepen your expertise in the information field—quickly and efficiently.
Each session includes:
An introduction to the AMDP and an overview of the curriculum
Information about the application process, deadlines, and requirements
Live Q&A with a members of UMSI admissions and advising teams
Whether you’re starting to explore your options or preparing to apply this year, these sessions are designed to help you determine if AMDP is the right next step for you.

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

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

The Late Antique Reading Group (LARG) offers a formal space for thought-provoking, interdisciplinary conversations about the late antique world and its enduring relevance today.