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


The day includes:

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


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

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


Registration is available for both teams and individuals.

Join the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (OGPS) for our Wellness Week Series, featuring a variety of wellness-focused activities throughout the week. Taking time to rest, recharge, and care for your well-being is associated with improved productivity, reduced stress, and better physical health, yet many of us rarely have the opportunity to pause and simply be.
Graduate students, postbac learners, postdoctoral scholars, faculty, and staff are all invited to participate in this week of wellness. Join us for a meditation practice; enjoy snacks, puzzles, and visits with the Therapaws therapy dogs; learn strategies to feel more present and confident in your academic writing; explore ways to strengthen your financial wellness; or discover the benefits of expressive writing through journaling.

Please note the following:
Before you sign-up, please make sure you have secured your supervisor's approval for attendance.
Register for only ONE session.In this training, you will learn to:
Use the Shared Hiring Philosophy as a guide to creating an inclusive search experience and process framework that supports equitable candidate selection from preparation to onboarding Conduct behavior-based interviewing Create a team-oriented approach to an effective and positive candidate experienceThrough demonstration and hands-on practice, this course will serve as a guide to help you through the experience of being part of a search committee team.
If you need an accommodation for this training, please email the facilitators at StudentLifeSearchTraining@umich.edu at least 2 weeks before the date of your training. Search Training is offered monthly, so we encourage you to sign up for a future date if we can't meet your need.

AC100


Learn about the various funds that make up the university's general ledger. This is an introductory course on Fund Accounting and Chartfields at the University of Michigan.

Agenda:

Chartfield Structure Overview

Income Statement and Balance Sheet Overview

Expenses/Revenues Overview

PLEASE NOTE: There will be no classes scheduled for June and July, due to peak year-end processing for the Accounting Customer Service team.

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!

Securing the Vote: Technology, Evidence, and Trust in the 2026 Midterm Elections
Register to join us for the SUMIT 2026 panel discussion “Securing the Vote: Technology, Evidence, and Trust in the 2026 Midterm Elections,” moderated by U-M Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer Ravi Pendse.

Panelists:
J. Alex Halderman, the Bredt Family Professor of Engineering and an election-cybersecurity researcher;
Walter Mebane, professor of political science and statistics and an expert in election forensics;
Mara Ostfeld, research associate professor of public policy and an expert in survey research and public opinion.

Monday, October 12, 2026 • 3:00–4:00 p.m.
University Hall, Alexander G. Ruthven Building
1109 Geddes Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48109

The moderated panel will be followed by an audience question-and-answer period.

The event is open to U-M students, faculty, and staff. Seating is limited to 120 people, and an RSVP is required. Refreshments will be provided.
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Dean Mike Solomon is pleased to invite you to the fall term meeting(s) of chairs and directors of Rackham programs. We hold these meetings in-person to facilitate discussion and feedback. The same agenda will be presented at both meetings. Please register for the date that works best with your schedule.

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.

SCOR is hosting a bi-weekly coworking sessions as an avenue for students to study, write and build connections with the SCOR community. Light snacks will be provided. Please see our calendar for schedule.

This training is required for ALL Presidents, Social Chairs, Risk Managers, New Member Educators, and Council Executive Members in IFC, Panhel, NPHC, and MGC. You will get to choose from one of the ALL-COUNCIL training options.

Calling all OS students applying for internships! OS Seniors from a variety of pathways and an OS alum who now works in the LSA Opportunity Hub are excited to share advice on making the most of your OS degree and how to secure internship opportunities.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to hear what worked for others and ask questions to guide your own internship search.

Curious about the field of health informatics and how data, technology, and human-centered design can improve health and healthcare? This session offers a broad introduction to the University of Michigan Master of Health Informatics (MHI) program. We’ll explore what a health informatics degree is, who comes to the program, the MHI curriculum and student experience, and the career pathways pursued by alumni. You’ll also have an opportunity to ask questions and consider whether the MHI aligns with your interests and goals.
Students who attend a live session will receive an application fee waiver following the presentation.
This session is designed as a general program overview rather than an application workshop. For more in-depth guidance on the application process, prospective students are encouraged to attend an Apply to MHI session.
All listed Explore the MHI sessions feature the same presentation and are offered at different times for your convenience, so you only need to attend one.

A one-hour workshop for LSA staff to learn how to create and use Gemini Gems.

This workshop will provide an overview of the application process and requirements for graduate students interested in applying for a Rackham Public Scholarship Grant. These competitive awards provide funding for collaborative, mutually beneficial projects between Rackham students and community partners outside the university that use research to serve the greater public good.
During this session, Rackham staff will provide an overview of the guidelines, requirements, and application instructions to apply for a Rackham Public Scholarship Grant. The session will also include a panel of current and past grantees who will discuss their projects and their approach to submitting successful applications.
Community partners working with students are also welcome to attend the session.


Please note: Attending the workshop is strongly encouraged for students planning to submit an application. Please reach out to rackpublicscholarship@umich.edu if you have any questions.

Ioannis Chremos, U-M Medical School Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

Prioritize your work, research, and writing with dedicated quiet space, snacks, and coffee. Join us for this bi-weekly opportunity to meet other grad students and postdocs in STEM and stay ahead this semester. Each event will begin with 15 minutes to grab snacks/coffee, get settled, and set goals for the time block followed by 1.5 hours of quiet work time and conclude with partnered progress checks.

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

AC200

Learn about Revenue and Expense types and Journal entries at the University of Michigan.

Agenda:
Revenue Types
Expense Types
Journal Entries


PLEASE NOTE: There will be no classes scheduled for June and July, due to peak year-end processing for the Accounting Customer Service team.

Join members of the Student Life Human Resources team for informal "office hours" where we will share/review tools to support leaders and managers of USU employees and answer any questions you may have about your role.

Curious about the field of information and where a Master of Science in Information (MSI) degree can lead? This session offers a broad introduction to the University of Michigan School of Information and the MSI experience. We’ll explore what an information degree is, who comes to UMSI, the program’s structure and student experience, and the career pathways pursued by alumni. You’ll also have an opportunity to ask questions and consider whether UMSI could be a place where your interests and goals can grow.
Students who attend a live session will receive an application fee waiver following the presentation.

This session is designed as a general program overview rather than an application workshop. For in-depth guidance on the application process, prospective students are encouraged to attend an Apply to MSI session.
All listed Explore the MSI sessions feature the same presentation and are offered at different times for your convenience, so you only need to attend one.

You’re invited to join us for the U-M Chemical Engineering Fall Undergraduate Open House!

This event showcases the field of chemical engineering and the student experience in our department, and it's a great opportunity to explore what it's like to be a chemical engineer. You'll have the chance to meet faculty, connect with current students, learn about undergraduate research and career pathways, and get a feel for the ChE community. Whether you’re interested in energy, sustainability, biotechnology, materials, pharmaceuticals, or the many other areas where chemical engineers make an impact, we hope you’ll join us to discover the possibilities within ChE.

Drop in anytime between 3:30 and 5:30 pm. We hope to see you there!

Join the 2026-27 Frankel Institute Fellows for a series of public panels covering multiple various aspects of Antisemitism.

The Personal Statement Workshop is open to all interested University of Michigan students and alumni. The workshop will help students gain a better understanding of the mechanics of the law school personal statement. It is designed to give insight into the brainstorming, drafting, and editing phases of the process.

How should universities respond to controversial or challenging speech while addressing student concerns about safety and belonging? What role can students play in creating a campus culture where people can speak, listen, disagree, change their minds, and defend their convictions?

Join the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) and partnering U-M units for a student-focused conversation examining key questions at the heart of campus speech debates. Featuring insights from FIRE experts on free expression in the arts, First Amendment issues in the age of AI, legal battles, and state and federal interventions, the discussion moderated by U-M Open Inquiry fellow Michelle Liao will invite members of the U-M community to think critically about what meaningful commitments to free speech require from our institutions and from us all.

This event is sponsored by U-M Life-Changing Education, Access & Opportunity, and Talking Maize & Blue, as well as other campus partners.

OrgBasics is a series of workshops offered throughout the academic year that helps student organization members and leaders learn the "basics" of running a student organization at the University of Michigan. Workshop topics for the 26-27 academic year include Student Org Funding Resources, Event Planning Logistics and Risk Management, Marketing Strategies, MaizePages: Level Up Your Org, Membership Retention and Involvement, Beyond the Org: Involvement to Impact and Annual Re-Registration Review.

This semester, the First-Gen Fall Community Dinner focuses on demystifying the experience of graduate school for students interested in pursuing graduate study in the future. The event will have round table discussions with current graduate students and a panel discussion. Dinner will be served. There is no dress code for this event.

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.

Holistic admissions practices are an integral part of a program's efforts to achieve goals of access, opportunity, and excellence in graduate education. This workshop is designed to provide concrete strategies and evidence-based practices to support faculty and program goals in admitting diverse and excellent cohorts of graduate students. This workshop will provide members of graduate admissions committees an opportunity to develop their own holistic admissions tools.

Hosted by Rackham’s embedded University Career Center career counselors, the topic for this session is resumes. In particular, what are some strategies for writing the all-important bullet point? In an interactive discussion with examples and opportunities to workshop your own resume, we will work on framing your experiences as effectively as possible.

The Staff Well-being Network briefings are intended for University of Michigan - Ann Arbor & Michigan Medicine staff who have expressed interest in serving on the Well-being Collective Staff Well-being Network. Staff members interested in serving on the Staff Well-being Network must attend one of the following sessions to be eligible to serve. These informational briefings will provide you with background information on the Well-being Collective, the role of the Staff Well-being Network, and goals/focus areas for this year.

Join us for informal, but informational, sessions about different DEI topics! These events are created to help international students and scholars gain historical and cultural context around these U.S. concepts. Lunch is provided.

Does the semester feel like it will never end? Join the Relieving Stress & Burnout wellness group to learn some strategies to manage stress and prevent burnout. Plus free lunch!

This FREE in-person educational wellness group is for students only and will include an interactive presentation facilitated by staff from the Eisenberg Family Depression Center and is a collaborative service with U-M Engineering's C.A.R.E. Center and the Newnan Academic Advising Center.
Registration is not required for in-person wellness groups, but is recommended so there is enough lunch for all attendees.

Join the Bowman Center for a Community Conversation centered around the film How Do We Begin. A collaboration between the CRLT Players and the Duderstadt Center, this innovative, Emmy Award-winning film is based on a series of short plays written by U-M alumx Jordan Harris. The film explores Black student experiences past and present, and the ways institutions perpetuate anti-Blackness while simultaneously aiming to advance stated commitments to inclusion and equity. Following the film screening, participants will engage in discussion designed and facilitated by the CRLT Players and Trotter Multicultural Center staff that offers the opportunity to:
Reflect on historical tensions within U-M’s values and their present-day impact
Examine institutional patterns that may hinder progress
Explore role-based ways to take action and advance meaningful change

This session will be the first of three planned Community Conversations in dialogue with the Bowman Center’s 2026-27 theme: Community in Action. Centering campus activism, this year’s Community Conversations will ask participants to reckon with complex histories and legacies of campus exclusion, activism, and resistance, reorganize through togetherness and intergenerational, cross-role coalition building, and reimagine campus activism.

RCRS Workshop B: Acquisition, management, ownership, and sharing of data; Avoiding research misconduct.
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to start time. If you arrive late for any reason, you will not be allowed to attend the workshop.
Bring your Mcard. Your card will be swiped at the end of the session through a card reader to record your attendance. If you don't have your Mcard swiped, you will have to attend another session of this workshop.
If you cannot attend this workshop, please drop your registration and register for another option.

**Please note: Masco Commons, including the kitchen and lounge areas, are for faculty use only.

Since 2013, PHAST has been going to Grenada in partnership with several organizations on the island. The University of Michigan School of Public Health (UM SPH) Grenada Partnership serves to achieve sustained academic partnerships for public health education and practice collaboration. The summer internship program is an opportunity for Master’s students to gain public health experience in a structured setting. Each summer, 2 UM SPH interns travel to Grenada for an 8-week internship, supervised by pre-selected Grenada mentors. Over the years we have established mentors in institutions throughout Grenada, including the Grenada Red Cross, the Grenada Planned Parenthood Association, the Ministry of Social & Community Development, Housing and Gender Affairs, and more. The internship program is offered schoolwide and does not require any prior connection or familiarity with Grenada before undertaking a Grenada internship. Through this experience, you will embark on a transformative internship experience in Grenada, where you will have the unique opportunity to merge theoretical knowledge with real-world impact. Our internship program strongly emphasizes community partnership and ensures a comprehensive understanding of practical applications within the field.

Eligibility:
Completion of the PH 616: Grenada course is mandatory. Course is Mondays 4 to 6pm in Winter semester, with travel to Grenada over Winter Break.
First-year master's students or dual degree students who have not yet completed a public health internship, in any department at SPH are eligible.
Sign up for the information session to learn more.

Join us for our annual Coaching Cirlces! Each coaching session will provide 8-10 staff members with an opportunity to interact informally with a Student Life Unit Director (or leader) around a leadership topic of interest to them. These are informal conversations (rather than workshops or presentations) between staff and these leaders who have experience with and willingness to share their wisdom around these topics.
Staff are asked to register for no more than two coaching circles a semester. Space is very limited, register today!

"Canvas of Identity" returns as a vibrant showcase of heritage, community, and creative expression. We invite all students and the community to join us in exploring the deep connections between personal narrative and culture through art. Whether you express yourself through visual arts, poetry, music, photography, or dance, this exhibition offers a powerful platform to share your voice, highlight your heritage, and connect with a passionate community! Food provided.

Through Empowering Blue, Organizational Excellence aspires to empower the U-M community to take action by sharing ideas and best practices to make their work better and easier. Join us for one-hour sessions designed to help you and your team succeed. Our sessions are free and open to the U-M campus community.

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.

If you haven't had the opportunity to travel as much as you would like, we will be hosting a travel basics workshop to talk about how to travel like a pro. We will discuss how to find the best deals on flights, packing tips, tricks for layovers, and so much more!

This session is targeted towards students participating in Ross semester exchange and short-term global programs.

Join OGPS to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Food, Entertainment, and FUN activities! We will have an opportunity to "Rep your flag" with flags from different Latin American/Hispanic countries, food and great music.
This event is open to ALL and we hope to see you there.
If you have any questions, Contact ogpsaseteam@umich.edu

Join SMTD Student Success for a new workshops series for Fall 2026: The SMTD Student Success Toolkit! This series is focused on practical, actionable tips that you can integrate into your personal routines and academic work.

Session One, led by SMTD Graduate students Tyrese Byrd, Luis Armando Rivera, and Katie Smith, focuses on study skills. Get tips on how to level up your study plans and ideas for balancing workflow.

Session Two, led by SMTD Librarians Corinne Forstot-Burke and Jason Imbesi, focuses on research skills. Learn about the multitude of resources available through the U-M Library System, get ideas about improving your research, and take a mini-tour of the SMTD Library.

Session Three, led by SMTD Associate Director of Scholarships & Financial Aid Ann Wank, focuses on budgeting for housing using financial aid. Learn about how to create a basic budget and how to plan for housing with funds from your financial aid award.