All Sessions

The University Career Center (UCC) is partnering with JCPenney to offer career gear of up to 45% off items. Everything you need to finish your look for the 2026 Winter Job & Internship Fair, or interviews. Shop suits, dresses, coats, pants, and shoes—all at deeply discounted prices.
UMICH students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend this event. Bring your UM ID to check in and receive your 30% off coupon as you enter the door.
Students are welcome to drive themselves, or the Blue Bus option will be available.
Bus Schedule:
First pick-up time: 2:30 pm Student Activities Building (SAB) - 515 E. Jefferson Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Last drop-off time: 6:10 pm JCPenney (JCP)
(Runs every 20 min)
2:30PM SAB > Briarwood
2:50PM Briarwood > SAB
3:10PM SAB > Briarwood
3:30PM Briarwood > SAB
3:50PM SAB > Briarwood
4:10PM Briarwood > SAB
Break until 4:50pm
4:50PM SAB > Briarwood
5:10PM Briarwood > SAB
5:30PM SAB > Briarwood
6:10PM Briarwood > SAB

In the spirit of the African American cultural tradition of Sunday dinner at the home of the family matriarch, it is a time for the Trotter community to come together and break bread, listen to music, dance, and converse.

Are you an international graduate student interested in pursuing an internship? We’re here to help! This informal information session will feature international graduate students who’ve gone through the Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellowship Program, as well as staff from the International Center, University Career Center, and Rackham.
We’ll cover general information for applying for internships as a graduate student and advice for obtaining curricular practical training (CPT)/optional practical training (OPT) to conduct an internship. While primarily geared toward Ph.D. students, master's students will also benefit from attending.

The Political Ecology Workshop (PEW) is an interdisciplinary space for scholars at all career stages with interests in political ecology and related critical approaches to the study of environment-society interactions. PEW brings together a range of divisions across campus, including Anthropology, History, Environment and Sustainability, Political Science, Sociology, and all Area Studies departments and programs. We have founded a collaborative, multidisciplinary community with a shared investment questioning how environments and societies are co-produced and the ways in which power and inequality impact the dynamics and understandings of this co-production. We have run PEW as an RIW for two years and all the workshops have been possible from our committed participants from diverse fields. This year, we intend to develop our membership further by inviting scholars from broader fields and promoting PEW on listservs across campus.

PEW supports graduate student development, including for earlier-stage students seeking interdisciplinary conversations as they develop environment-society research projects and later-stage students seeking to incorporate political ecology into their work. PEW emphasizes dedicated time for graduate students to receive feedback on their work and facilitates faculty-student mentorship. It allows students to access a range of critical environmental studies perspectives they might not have encountered through coursework or departmental activities, and to grow from the feedback and insight of faculty and peers who share this commitment to interdisciplinary scholarship and professional development.

The Arts Initiative and the Center for Campus Involvement host an annual Student Arts Org Summit, a large gathering of student arts org leaders to learn about resources, connect with peers, enjoy some food, and earn money for their organizations. The University has an incredible 250+ student organizations engaging in the arts, whose members come from all degree programs across the University and play a huge role in the Michigan arts ecosphere.

Please join us to kick off our month-long celebration of Black history and heritage with a powerful, inspiring, and thought-provoking gathering centered around our theme, Gold in our Melanin, Greatness in our Histories. We will connect to invite reflection on the enduring legacy of innovation and resilience that has shaped the Black experience.

The BHM Opening Ceremony is led by the Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs (MESA), and is co-sponsored by the Trotter Multicultural Center, Support for Incoming Black Students (SIBS), and the Black Student Union (BSU). Join us as we uplift stories and creative expressions that highlight authentic Black generational experiences, while also reflecting on the strength rooted in shared and unique histories. Inspiring genuine understanding, sparking creativity, and cultivating deeper appreciation for the gold within our melanin and the greatness within our histories.

We hope to see you at the Opening Ceremony and at other events throughout Black History Month!

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.

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!

If you are a new(er) student employee within University Unions, this is a mandatory session to learn about the organization, how your work interplays with other departments within the unit, and focus on customer service experiences.

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.

Sign up for a two-hour work session, followed by a hot lunch with colleagues. The Faculty On-Campus Work Retreats offer 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. Lunch, after the work session, is 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 ~7,600 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 Jade (Linjue) Wang and Mindy Lowe.
The retreats officially run from 10-1 (10-12 for quiet work time and 12-1 for lunch). Faculty are also invited to arrive at 9am to get in an extra hour of work (and enjoy coffee, tea, and breakfast snacks). You’re welcome to arrive early, any time after 9 am.

Designed to help with frequently requested topics by students across disciplines, these workshops aim to provide support and guidance as you navigate your academic and professional growth at the University of Michigan. Differing from UROP’s ongoing Skill-Building Workshops, the Student Success Workshops focus on improving overall student success, rather than specific research project skills. Workshops are open to any undergraduate student at UM.

Unlock your potential with the Student Success programming series at the School of Public Health!
Designed for all students (undergraduate through PhD), this engaging series covers essential academic and wellbeing topics tailored to help you flourish inside and outside the classroom. Join us for interactive sessions on time management strategies, understanding group dynamics, recognizing and overcoming burnout, navigating major decisions with discernment, embracing your authentic strengths, and fostering overall well-being. Whether you're looking to boost your academic performance or enhance your personal growth, our workshops provide practical tools, meaningful insights, and a supportive community to help you succeed during your journey at SPH. All students are welcome!

Transferable skills are highly sought after by employers. These are skills that can be readily adapted to and applied in many different types of careers. Effectively communicating your transferable skills can help you stand out in the job market. The problem is, sometimes it's difficult to recognize those skills in yourself.
During this interactive workshop, you will:

Identify transferable skills developed through research, coursework, and collaboration.Practice articulating these skills in conversations with peers.Learn to decode job postings to identify which skills employers are really looking for.

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.

Speaker: Jon Wargo, Associate Professor, Educational Studies, Marsal Family School of Education

Thursday, February 5, 2026
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Tribute Room - 1322
Marsal Family School of Education Building
610 E. University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Professor Jon Wargo shares insights from his project with Shakespeare in Detroit’s Summer Youth Conservatory—a program providing hands-on learning experiences culminating in a youth-led production of a classic Shakespeare play.

In his presentation, Professor Wargo explores how youth participants in a dramatic arts conservatory cultivated new relationscapes through the embodied processes of ‘feeling-with’ as they learned to play a part. Drawing on theoretical insights from affect studies and interaction analysis, Wargo re-enters video data generated from two ‘felt’ event sequences during rehearsal: animal work and stage combat. Through this dual lens and approach, he investigates how Manning's (2012) concept of “thinking-in-motion” functioned both as an artistic technique and a sentient mode of relational understanding. In doing so, Wargo seeks to extend conversations surrounding the performing arts’ place in the learning sciences while advancing the affective tapestry through which we might embroider and understand ensemble learning.

This project and event is supported by the Eileen Lappin Weiser Center for the Learning Sciences.

Bring your lunch and your curiosity! Light snacks will be provided.

This workshop is open to all graduate students seeking guidance around interviewing for positions beyond tenure track roles, which can differ greatly from the academic job search process. It also meets the needs of those applying to internships, including those applying to the Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellowship Program. The workshop will focus on preparing graduate students to navigate the interview process, and to effectively answer questions by strategically articulating strengths and skills. We will also discuss a framework for answering behavioral interview questions. This event is intended to be interactive, therefore a recording will not be available.
This workshop is designed for master's students, doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows. For faculty and staff, please contact rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu to see if we can accommodate your attendance. Brought to you by the University Career Center, in partnership with Rackham Graduate School.

Thursdays | 5:30–7:00 PM | February 5 - April 2
What would it look like to pause—really pause—in the middle of a busy semester?
To gather with others who are curious about meaning, purpose, and what helps us feel grounded and whole?
Spiritual Wellness is an 8-week small-group experience for students who want space to reflect, connect, and explore their inner lives—no matter their spiritual, religious, or secular background. If you’ve been longing for deeper wisdom, authentic connection, or a place where your questions are welcome, this space is for you.
In a world that often feels rushed, isolating, or divided, this gathering offers something different: a warm, welcoming community where you can slow down, be present, and engage what truly nourishes you. Each week includes guided practices, shared reflection, wisdom traditions, and meaningful conversation—designed to support spiritual wellness, genuine relationships, and a deep sense of belonging.
The series is facilitated by Kelsey Lewis, with support from guest facilitators who bring diverse voices and practices. Because trust and community grow over time, participants commit to weekly attendance for all 8 weeks, ending with a closing celebration to honor the journey we’ve shared.
$250 stipend for participants who complete the full program
Limited to 12 students to create an intimate, supportive group

Free Speech and the Modern University brings together research, faculty perspective, and student dialogue to examine the state of free expression on college campuses. Hosted by the LSA Student Government in partnership with BridgeUmich, this event will feature Sean Stevens, Chief Research Advisor at the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), alongside Professor Kenneth Lowande of the University of Michigan.

The conversation will explore FIRE’s research on free speech at the University of Michigan and across higher education, rising polarization on campuses, the boundaries of free expression inside and outside the classroom, and how students, faculty, and institutions can navigate disagreement in a constructive way. The event will include opening remarks from each speaker, a moderated discussion, and an audience Q&A.

All students are welcome. The goal is not debate for debate’s sake, but thoughtful dialogue across perspectives on an issue that affects campus life and academic inquiry.
Location: Rackham Amphitheatre


Time: February 5, 6:00–8:00 PM

Developed by the MORE Committee, this workshop helps enhance the mentoring relationship between the student and faculty mentor by facilitating the development of shared expectations. Mentors and mentees work independently in separate sessions to identify their own objectives and styles, and consider strategies for dealing with possible challenges. Then, student-faculty pairs work together to develop a written mentoring plan as a means of codifying some of the most important elements (needs, goals, mutual expectations) of a two-way mentoring relationship. Among Rackham doctoral students who have written mentoring plans, 83 percent find those plans useful.
Registration and attendance at the same workshop are required of both the faculty and the student. Separate registration for students is available at: https://myumi.ch/6167J.

Developed by the MORE Committee, this workshop helps enhance the mentoring relationship between the student and faculty mentor by facilitating the development of shared expectations. Mentors and mentees work independently in separate sessions to identify their own objectives and styles, and consider strategies for dealing with possible challenges. Then, student-faculty pairs work together to develop a written mentoring plan as a means of codifying some of the most important elements (needs, goals, mutual expectations) of a two-way mentoring relationship. Among Rackham doctoral students who have written mentoring plans, 83 percent find those plans useful.
Registration and attendance at the same workshop are required of both the faculty and the student. Separate registration for faculty is available at: https://myumi.ch/2r6kn.

We offer therapy dog visits with Gus, a Cavapoo registered with Therapaws, where you can pet, cuddle, and get general stress relief!

Take a break, de-stress, and boost your social well-being with Gus and pals! He is paw-sitively excited to meet you! 🐶

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.

The American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid blended learning course will help prepare you to recognize and care for a variety of breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants as well as prepare you to recognize and care for a variety of first aid emergencies. Participants who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate for CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid valid for two years.

This is a blended learning course that requires roughly 4 hours of online work prior to the first day of the course.

**There is no fee for current Michigan Recreation employees. The fee for community members, faculty, staff, or students who are not employed by the Michigan Recreation Dept. is $90. You can use the link here to complete payment.**

In the spirit of the African American cultural tradition of
Sunday dinner at the home of the family matriarch, it is a time for the Trotter
community to come together and break bread, listen to music, dance, and
converse.

Join us for a vibrant celebration at Making a Dollar out of Fifteen Cents, a gala dedicated to honoring the enduring legacy of creative expression and groundbreaking innovation born from resilience. Throughout history, Black culture has exemplified the remarkable ability to create abundance from scarcity—transforming obstacles into opportunities and “spinning gold from mere fibers.”

This event pays homage to the ingenuity, endurance, and pioneering spirit that continue to redefine and uplift the Black experience. Through powerful and inspiring storytelling, we shine a spotlight on the visionaries who have shaped history and those who are charting new paths today.

CSG's Black Caucus proudly hosts an evening in coordination with the Black History Month Committee, featuring recognition of outstanding student organizations and awards for student leaders who embody innovation and student leadership rooted in resilience. Please join us for an unforgettable evening filled with thought-provoking reflection and elegance as we gather together to celebrate the creativity and brilliance that flourishes throughout time.

Interested in earning your Master of Health Informatics (MHI) from the University of Michigan School of Information (UMSI)? Join one of our virtual MHI Information Sessions to learn more about what makes our program—and community—stand out.
Each session includes:
An introduction to UMSI and our mission
An overview of the MHI program, including curriculum and career outcomes
Information about the application process and key components
Tips on funding, scholarships, and financial aid
Time for live Q&A with a member of our admissions team
Whether you’re just starting to explore graduate school or are preparing to apply, these sessions are a great way to get your questions answered and discover if UMSI is the right fit for you.

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.

Are you a graduate student with a passion for anti-racism research? Join us for an informative and engaging session to learn more about the National Center for Institutional Diversity's (NCID) Anti-Racism Research Grant for Graduate Students. This event is designed to guide potential applicants through the call for applications and cover all the essential requirements needed to apply.
What to Expect:Overview of the Call for Applications: Get detailed information about the goals and objectives of the grant.
Application Requirements: Learn about the necessary documents, eligibility criteria, and deadlines.
Q&A Session: Have your questions answered by experts on the application process and what we are looking for in strong proposals.
Insights from Past Grantees: Hear from previous award recipients about their experiences with the application process, the challenges they faced, and the impact the grant had on their research.
Feedback from Reviewers: Get a unique perspective on what makes a proposal stand out, directly from the reviewers themselves.

This info session is a must-attend for anyone considering applying for the Anti-Racism Graduate Research Grant. Attendees will gain valuable insights and practical advice to help craft a winning proposal.

Hey Honors Students! Do you love reading? We hope you will join us in reading and discussing any, or all, of our 2025-2026 Honors Reads selections!
This past summer, the Honors Program read The Volcano Daughters, which repeated the mantra “The Word Makes the World.” This curious phrase inspired us to consider how writing and storytelling not only reflect culture and individual experience, they actively shape it. Through this theme, we hope to:
Explore how authors channel history, identity and lived experience through words.
Discuss how texts and the act of writing can expand our perspectives and foster understanding.
Fall Term Selections (Registration required, links below):September 23rd, 5-6PM: She Would Be King by Wayétu Moore
October 16th, 11AM-12PM: Plato and the Tyrant by James Romm
November 12th, 3-4PM: The Correspondent, by Virginia Evans
December - none...classes end early on Dec 8.
Winter Term Selections (Registration required, links will be available in December):January 21. 4-5PM: Based on student vote, we will be reading Twist, by Colum McCann
February 9, 3-4PM : Kitchen, by Banana Yoshimoto, Megan Backus (Translator)
March 17, 4-5PM: book to be selected by students - VOTE by Feb 2nd!
April 2, 5-6PM: Bright Dead Things, by Ada Limon

How does it work?Review the options and select the book or books that you want to read.Register to attend the relevant discussion.Read the book in advance of the discussion and come prepared to share your reactions. What questions or insights did the book provoke?Book discussions will (generally) last 50 minutes.Who can attend?Honors students at all levels are welcome.There is no limit to the number of sessions you can attend.Does it count toward the Sophomore Honors Award (avialable to current second year students or new transfer students) or the new Junior Honors Award (available to 2025 first year students)?2nd year Honors students and new transfer students to the Honors Program are eligible to earn engagement points towards the Sophomore Honors Award. Earn 1 point/book read for a maximum of 3 points.New first 1st year students to the Honors Program may count each Honors Reads participation as a "breadth engagement experience" toward the Junior Honors Award requirements. Reading the book and participating in the discussion are required in order for this activity to be eligible toward either the SHA or the JHA.Questions?
Email Denise at dguillot@umich.edu

Join in for an informational session for graduate students interested in applying to the Community of Scholars (CoS). CoS is a two-month summer fellowship supporting U-M Ann Arbor Rackham graduate students conducting research or creative projects on women, gender, or sexuality.
Awardees also present their work at a public symposium in the fall. Participants with spring/summer funding receive an additional $500 stipend. Limited $5,000 stipends are available for students without 12-month funding. To learn more and apply, visit myumi.ch/PkJey.

In this program, any student part of a student organization can come to learn more about different leadership skills to help lead a student org!

Interested in earning your Master of Science in Information (MSI) from the University of Michigan School of Information (UMSI)? Join one of our virtual MSI Information Sessions to learn more about what makes our program—and community—stand out.

Each session includes:



An introduction to UMSI and our mission



An overview of the MSI program, including curriculum pathways and career outcomes



Detailed information about the application process and key components



Tips on funding, scholarships, and financial aid



Time for live Q&A with a member of our admissions team



Whether you’re just starting to explore graduate school or are preparing to apply, these sessions are a great way to get your questions answered and discover if UMSI is the right fit for you.

This track is for Instructional Support & Professional Learning activities within the Marsal Family School of Education.

Register here to join a NACADA Webinar Watch Party on campus! Co-sponsored by ACUM and the Newnan Advising Center, these sessions will be offered across campus in multiple locations. Please see the NACADA website for more information and topics for the webinars.

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!

MSTP seminars are a required part of our curriculum for
all students who are not on clinical rotations or clinical electives.

What happens when an ancient language meets modern technology? This lecture will discuss the role played by media technologies—such as the phonograph, typewriters, the telegraph, and computers—in the revitalization and modernization of Hebrew since the end of the nineteenth century. After lying dormant for two millennia as a mainly written language, Hebrew awoke from its literary slumber and became a living modern vernacular. The revitalization of Hebrew is unique and unprecedented in world history, and it has been studied in various fields; but the role of modern media technologies in mediating this revival has not yet been considered. This lecture will delve into questions such as: what was the role of sound recording technologies in shaping the reemerging modern Hebrew speech? And how did the Hebraized typewrite pushed for the modernization of writing in Hebrew?. It will show how these media, whose emergence ran in historical parallel to the revitalization of Hebrew, were an active force in shaping the language as a modern communicative medium. Hebrew was a historical media lab: written from right to left and in unique script, it posed technical as well as conceptual challenges to media which were originally designed for Latin script and Western writing systems. The adaptation of these technologies to Hebrew required various adaptations that shaped lingual mechanisms, which had social and political ramifications on the emerging Hebrew culture.

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.

Are you stuck procrastinating? Join our Avoiding Avoidance wellness group to learn tips to be more productive, hear from other students and get some 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.

In this interactive workshop, the Rackham embedded University Career Center coaching team will guide you through building out a strong master's student resume. Brief best practices will be shared, but most of the time will be spent actively working on your resume, so bring a laptop or a few printed copies of your resume. Lunch will be provided.