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Join the SMTD Student Success Office for the annual SMTD Queer Social! Enjoy a fun filled evening chatting with fellow SMTD Faculty, Staff, & Students. We will have fun activities, great company, and build your own Chipotle bowl! This event is open to all, regardless of sexual orientation, and is meant to be a community building opportunity through the lens of queer and allied experiences in SMTD


Date: Tuesday, November 4th
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30PM
Location: Walgreen Large Classroom

The SMTD Student Success Office is committed to nurturing holistic student success in terms of academic and artistic achievement, student well-being, belonging, opportunity, and access to resources. We work to foster an environment that values and supports every member of our community and honors diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. We recognize that, within the arts, the success of our students is often connected to the development of strong professional relationships. Our offerings are meant to foster connections, promote a sense of belonging, and expand accessibility. The events and resources of our office are open and available to all SMTD students.

Questions? Contact us at smtd-studentsuccess@umich.edu

Events in this track are open to all current and prospective PiB and UPiN students. We hope to see you!

Building your network is something you can be doing proactively throughout graduate school. Additionally, learning from what others have done in their career is a great way to explore areas of interest. Join us to learn how to navigate and develop the basics of your own LinkedIn profile. We will introduce ways to build connections and learn more about opportunities through informational interviews by using LinkedIn and UCAN (University Career Alumni Network).
If you do not yet have a LinkedIn account, please create a free account before the session at linkedin.com.


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

Global Course Connections (GCCs) offer a unique opportunity to take what students learn on campus at U-M during the winter semester and apply it abroad in a fun and exciting hands-on class taught by a U-M professor during a 3-week, off-campus field experience that takes place during the following summer.
Join CGIS Advisor Juliana Mesa to learn more about the GCC Brazil - Global Blackness program, the application process, and the courses.
Thursday, October 16, 3 - 4 pm (Info Session) Wednesday, November 5, 11am - 12pm (Info Session) Friday, November 21, 11am - 12pm (Info Session) Wednesday, December 3, 3-4 pm (Drop-in Group Advising)Friday, December 5, 11am - 12pm (Drop-in Group Advising)The GCC Brazil program is led and taught by Professor of Afroamerican and African Studies, Comparative Literature, and Francophone Studies, Frieda Ekotto.
Application Deadline: December 10, 2025

Come join the Science Learning Center (SLC) for some cider and donuts in celebration of National First Generation College Student Week. Learn about SLC programs and services while enjoying some tasty fall treats. This is a drop-in style event where you can come and go as your schedule allows.

The Division of Student Life has invested heavily in bringing adaptive leadership training to our staff via the Michigan Model of Leadership. Many staff were exposed to this model over the years. We will continue to ground our collective work in this model. If you have not yet attended a session, or are a new staff member to Student Life, we invite you to join us and learn about the model and your leadership style.

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.

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"Precision Stitch" is a hands-on workshop specifically designed for pre-health students eager to develop essential suturing skills. In partnership with the Detroit Metro Army Medical Recruiting Station, this program offers a unique opportunity to learn directly from an experienced Army healthcare provider. Participants will receive instruction on the technical aspects of suturing that are vital for many future healthcare practitioners. This workshop builds foundational surgical skills, provides invaluable insight into the practical demands of the medical field, and allows for connecting with Health Professions Scholarship Program recruiters. Ideal for those committed to a career in healthcare, "Precision Stitch" prepares you for the next step in your healthcare journey.

Organized and sponsored by the Ginsberg Center's Student Advisory Board, Movie Nights aim to bring Ginsberg Center students together to build community with each other. At the Ginsberg Center, our mission is to cultivate and steward equitable partnerships between communities and the University of Michigan in order to advance social change for the public good.

Please note: The movies selected for screening do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Ginsberg Center or its affiliates, and their inclusion does not constitute an endorsement of any particular viewpoint.

Join the Michigan Engineering Honors & Engagement Programs Office to learn more about leadership development opportunities open to undergraduate and graduate engineering students in Winter 2026. There are a variety of options to choose from, including some in-person (lunch or dinner provided) and virtual sessions. We hope to see you at one of the sessions!

'Art, Labor, and Class' is an event centering conversation with artist Narsiso Martinez held over dinner. Attendees will hear Narsiso's thoughts on topics related to art, labor, and class through guided discussion, where opening questions will segue into open conversations for participants to ask Narsiso any questions of their own. The evening will conclude with a preview of Narsiso's gallery exhibition, opening at the Institute for the Humanities on November 13th.

Regularly scheduled meetings of the Multicultural Greek Council

Join us for an informal coffee hour with the panelists of "Diaspora Wars and Going 50/50: Sowing Disunity in Black Communities Through Digital Propaganda." This is a unique opportunity for students to connect with the speakers, learn more about their work and research, and engage in meaningful conversation.
This event is open to all University of Michigan undergraduate and graduate students.
Coffee and pastries from Ondo Bakery will be provided. Limited space is available and registration is required.

Meet the Panelists
Brooklyne Gipson (she/her) is an Assistant Professor of Journalism and Media Studies at Rutgers University - New Brunswick. Gipson is an interdisciplinary scholar whose areas of research include digital and social media environments, Black feminist digital/technology studies, and the intersection of race, gender, social media, and power. Her current research takes an intersectional approach to analyzing how anti-Black discourses manifest themselves in everyday discursive exchanges within Black social media spaces
Jamilah Lemieux is a leading millennial feminist thinker, social influencer, and game-changing media maverick. A renowned cultural critic and writer with a focus on issues of race, gender, and sexuality, Lemieux’s written work has been featured via a host of print and digital platforms, including the LA Times, the Nation, Essence, Playboy, the Cut, the Guardian, Colorlines, the Washington Post, Wired, Self, Inverse, Refinery 29, the Columbia Journalism Review, the Nation and the New York Times. She penned the foreword for the 2015 anniversary of Michele Wallace's Black Macho and the Myth of the Superwoman and the 2017 re-release of Ann Petry’s Miss Muriel and Other Stories.
AE Stevenson is Assistant Professor of Cinema and Media Studies at the University of Chicago. She is currently working on her book manuscript where, through an analysis of Vine, TikTok, Instagram's The Shade Room, and "blackfishing," she argues that Black women and girls have fundamentally changed the visual language of the Internet. She has published in Feminist Media Histories and Catalyst.
Catherine Knight Steele is an Associate Professor of Communication at the University of Maryland - College Park and was the Founding Director of the Andrew W. Mellon funded African American Digital Humanities Initiative (AADHum). Her research focuses on race, gender, and media, with a specific emphasis on African American culture and discourse in traditional and new media. She examines representations of marginalized communities in the media and how groups resist oppression and utilize online technology to create spaces of community.

Want to learn how to leverage U-M’s AI tools to streamline your workflows, solve unique problems, and more? Then ‘Make a Maizey’ with the ITS Emerging Technology team! This dynamic workshop will teach you how to create Maizey - an AI tool that leverages U-M GPT to analyze your own content from Google Drive, Dropbox, or website URLs, to pull out key insights, reveal patterns, and deepen your understanding of your data with AI.
U-M staff, faculty, instructors, and all other interested parties are welcome to attend–bring a laptop to work from and any questions you may have about Maizey!

This series is designed for PhD students and emerging scientists to gather skill and knowledge in intercultural communication, fostering inclusive lab environments, recognizing our privilege and career & community pathway building. Ideally, participants will attend all of the series workshops to be best equipped to navigate the diversity of the scientific research space.
Lunch will be provided at each workshop.

Want to learn more about GCC Portugal: Travel Writing? Attend this session with CGIS Advisor Cierra Murphy and GCC Portugal Faculty Lead Angele Anderfuren.
Course Description: Want to travel and write about it? In this multimedia storytelling course, you will visit must-see places plus unique finds in-and-around Portugal’s colorful capital Lisbon, then write and publish travel stories you create using text, photo, video, audio, and even your own artwork.

Join CGIS Advisor Juliana Mesa to learn more about the Spanish 230 and Spanish 232 program offerings abroad.

CGIS: Spanish 230 in Buenos Aires, Argentina
CGIS: Spanish 230 in Granada, Spain
CGIS: Spanish 230 in San José, Costa Rica
CGIS: Spanish 232 and Intercultural Development in Alicante, Spain


DATES:
Friday, October 17, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Info Session) Thursday, November 6, 2:00 - 3:00 pm (Info Session) Tuesday, December 2, 1:30 - 2:30 pm (Info Session) Tuesday, January 6, 3:00 - 4:00 pm (Drop-in Group Advising)Thursday, January 8, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Drop-in Group Advising)IMPORTANT NOTES

CGIS Spring/Summer 2026 applications open in October 2025 and close on January 15, 2026.Check out to M-Compass brochure (see links above) carefully. Each brochure includes multiple tabs: Overview, How to Apply, Academics, Finances, etc. It is your responsibility to read them carefully before applying. For example, you will find details such as the eligibility criteria (e.g., course and grade prerequisite, GPA) and the application requirements (e.g., instructor recommendation questionnaire, valid passport, etc) under the How to Apply tab.

This panel brings together Black feminist scholars, writers, and public intellectuals to examine how and why debates about gender, sexuality, and nationality consistently emerge as top topics on social media platforms within Black discursive communities. How do algorithms and influencer culture contribute to sowing discontent and misinformation among Black social media users? We consider the social and political implications, who ultimately benefits from these conversations, and how we can make different choices around our own engagement and participation.
Coffee, tea, and desserts from Blue Nile Ethiopian Restaurant will be provided to all attendees.
We want to make our events accessible to all participants. CART services will be provided. If you anticipate needing additional accommodations to participate, please email Cherice Chan at chericec@umich.edu.

Join us to tour the Michigan Stadium, aka the "Big House"!
Each Big House Tour takes you behind the scenes of the largest stadium in the Western Hemisphere. During your tour, you will get a chance to explore the Michigan locker room, visit the Jack Roth Stadium Club, and run (or walk) down the tunnel onto the field, where you can play catch, kick a field goal, and take your picture on the 50-yard line.

The tour will last 1 - 1.5 hours. Tours start promptly at their scheduled time, so please arrive 10-15 minutes before.

Spots are limited! Registration will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and only sign up for ONE tour. If you are unable to make it, please cancel your registration to free up space for other students.


These tours are open to EXCHANGE STUDENTS ONLY and non-registered guests will not be allowed.

The Interdisciplinary Science and Policy Initiative for Research Engagement (InSPIRE) is a student-run workshop for graduate students interested in engaging with science and technology policy issues.

“Intellectual Freedom in an Authoritarian Age”
The annual Davis, Markert, Nickerson Lecture on Academic and Intellectual Freedom is named for three U-M faculty members—Chandler Davis, Clement Markert, and Mark Nickerson—who in 1954 were called to testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee. All invoked constitutional rights and refused to answer questions about their political associations. The three were suspended from the University with subsequent hearings and committee actions resulting in the reinstatement of Markert, an assistant professor who eventually gained tenure, and the dismissal of Davis, an instructor, and Nickerson, a tenured associate professor.

The 35th speaker for this year's event will be Ruth Ben-Ghiat. Ruth Ben-Ghiat is Professor of History and Italian Studies at New York University. She writes about fascism, authoritarianism, propaganda, and democracy protection. She is the recipient of Guggenheim and other fellowships, an advisor to Protect Democracy, and an MSNBC opinion columnist. She appears frequently on CNN, MSNBC, PBS, and other networks.Her latest book, a New York Times bestseller, Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present (2020; paperback with a new epilogue, 2021), examines how illiberal leaders use corruption, violence, propaganda, and machismo to stay in power, and how resistance to them has unfolded over a century.

Professor Ben-Ghiat will be joined by panelists:
Karima Bennoune, Lewis M Simes Professor of Law and Professor of Law, Law School;Ji Yeon Hong, Korea Foundation Professor of Korean Studies, Associate Professor of Political Science and Associate Professor in the International Institute, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts; andRonald Grigor Suny, William H Sewell, Jr Distinguished University Professor Emeritus of History, Professor Emeritus of History and Professor Emeritus of Political Science, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts.For reasons that she will explain at the lecture, Dr. Ben-Ghiat feels obliged to give her keynote talk remotely, via Zoom. Her lecture will be followed by a panel—live and in person—moderated by SACUA chair Derek Peterson. The Zoom lecture will be screened in the auditorium for in-person attendees.
For more information about the event, please visit the main event page.

The Robotics Pathways and Careers Speaker Series (RPCSS) invites professionals working in robotics to come talk with current undergraduates about their career path, how a background in robotics has impacted their professional growth, and what they hope to see in students looking to enter the profession.
The 90-minute format of the event will consist of a 30-minute presentation from the invited speaker and up to 40 minutes of moderated Q&A and discussion. Students will be able to participate in person or remotely.
All undergrads are welcome! Please RSVP with the link below.

First-generation college students are important to the UMSI community. As a way to celebrate our first-gen students, faculty, staff and alumni, we are planning a special celebration dinner for our UMSI first-gen community on Thursday, November 6th from 5:30-7:00 PM ET, sponsored by the UMSI Development and Alumni Relations team.
According to the University of Michigan's Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives, "a first-generation college student is a student whose parents did not complete a four-year college degree. This may include students who have siblings in college, students whose parents received an associate’s degree, or students whose parents received their degree outside of the U.S." We welcome anyone who self-identifies as first-gen via their own personal definition to join.
Please register by Friday, October 31st.
If you have any questions, please email UMSI Academic Success at umsi.academicsuccess@umich.edu.

Each semester, ELI presents a series of free interactive, participatory workshops focusing on specific English writing and speaking skills that graduate and undergraduate students need to succeed in their academic and professional careers. Workshops are facilitated by ELI Lecturer Meredith Bricker.
Sign up here for any of the six Fall 2025 workshops listed below.

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.

The Department of Biostatistics is thrilled to welcome back to Ann Arbor a distinguished panel of Michigan Biostatistics alumni who have found great success in their careers -- and who want to share their insights, perspectives, and advice with you!

Please join us Friday, November 7 from 10:00am - 12:00pm for a two-hour panel discussion that spans from the beginnings of these alumni's journeys all the way through to your own future in the field of biostatistics:

10:00 am - Career Paths in Action: Alumni Journeys and Daily Life in Industry11:00 am - Landing the Opportunity: Tips on Internships and Job Success
All attendees are then invited to a post-event lunch reception with the alumni panelists from 12:00pm - 1:00pm, when they will have an opportunity to network, ask questions, and have conversations.

Space in 1655 SPH I is limited, so please submit your RSVP at your earliest convenience.

Featured alumni include:
Peisong Han, PhD '13 | Gilead Sciences | Associate Biostatistics Director
Brianna King, MS '19 | Spotify | Machine Learning Engineer
Oliver Lee, PhD '12 | Apple | Senior Data Scientist
Mark Reppell, PhD '14 | AbbVie | Associate Scientific Director for Oncology Clinical Development
Becky Rothwell Chiu, PhD '17 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration | Supervisory Mathematical Statistician
Deeksha Thati, MS '12 | Nike | Director of Marketplace Analytics for Asia Pacific & Latin America
Jian Zhu, PhD '17 | Servier Pharmaceuticals | Associate Director of Biostatistics

This is a monthly in-person event designed to provide insights, advice, and knowledge to you as an emerging academic. Each event features a faculty member discussing topics pertinent to starting an academic career focusing on research. You will get to hear from faculty about their career trajectories and how they navigated their transition from trainee to faculty member. You will also have an opportunity to network with the faculty member as well as other trainees.
Aims and Objectives:
To provide a platform where trainees can learn from faculty experiences and knowledge.To address and discuss pertinent issues and topics relevant to the biomedical/medical field and life sciences.To foster networking and community-building opportunities among trainees and faculty.To promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement, equipping trainees with the necessary skills and information for the faculty profession needed to transition into academia.

Join CGIS Advisor Juliana Mesa to learn more about the Spanish-language programs in Spring/Summer 2026. These program offerings are pre-approved by the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures (RLL). Students can earn 300- and/or 400-level Spanish credits depending on the program. Please visit the program brochure to learn more about course pre-requisites and other eligibility criteria
CGIS: Advanced Spanish in Alicante, SpainCGIS: Advanced Spanish in Santiago de Compostela, SpainCGIS: Public Health in Santiago, Dominican RepublicCGIS: Spanish in Madrid - 300/300
DATES:
Friday, October 24, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Info Session) Friday, November 7, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Info Session)Thursday, December 4, 1:30 - 2:30 pm (Info Session)Thursday, January 8, 10:00 am - 11:00 pm (Drop-in Group Advising)Tuesday, January 13, 10:00 - 11:00 am (Drop-in Group Advising)

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

GCCs offer a unique opportunity to take what students learn on campus at U-M and apply it abroad in a fun and exciting hands-on class taught by a U-M professor.
GCCs include two components:

An on-campus course during the winter semesterA 3-week, off-campus field experience that takes place during the following summer. CGIS is offering 8 GCC programs for Spring 2026 across four continents! Check out the information sessions by program below.

Come join Lauren Czarnowczan, Student Programs Specialist, from the University of Michigan School of Public Health Practice Office in collaboration with 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 fall semester, with two of the four dates providing an additional mini emergency preparedness activity. Please select only one tour date as seats are limited.
Wednesday, September 17 from 10AM - 11:30AM*Friday, October 24 from 3PM - 4PMFriday, November 7 from 3PM - 4:30PM*Monday, November 17 from 10AM - 11AM*Indicates the tour that will provide the additional mini emergency preparedness activity.


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.

Michigan Esports is proud to host the 2025 League of Legends World Finals Watch Party!
Featuring a Michigan vs Ohio State League of Legends Big Ten Match as warmup to the event!
Located at Angell Hall in the Fishbowl and Auditorium A

The Panhellenic Association is proud to welcome Dr. Mari Ann Callais back to campus. Dr. MAC brings energy, knowledge and honesty to her keynotes that will leave attendees motivated and ready to continue to strengthen the sorority experience.

Interested in learning how to fund your Master of Science in Information (MSI) or Master of Health Informatics (MHI) at the University of Michigan School of Information (UMSI)?
Join one of our virtual Funding Information Sessions to explore the wide range of financial support available to help you invest in your future.

Each session includes:



An overview of funding opportunities available to MSI and MHI students



Information about UMSI-specific scholarships, fellowships, and assistantships



Tips for identifying and applying for external funding and financial aid


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



Whether you're planning ahead or already applying, this session is a great way to learn how UMSI can help support your academic and professional journey through meaningful financial resources.

Booster Orientation is REQUIRED for all students new to Stamps in Fall 2025.
Booster O will reinforce and clarify critical information that was shared at orientation, walk you through what is needed for UPCOMING WINTER REGISTRATION, and be an opportunity for you to get answers for any questions you have at this point in the semester.
Booster O will take place IN-PERSON in the Art and Architecture Building (2nd floor of the building where all your studios are held). A room number is provided next to the date you sign up for.
To find out more about what topics we plan to cover, and to have your say in what we cover at Booster O, fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfi7JirYKRzqdvrOYXBPQ7K3Ix9aC7yverYZdGcL2BQYRNF-w/viewform?usp=dialog
Bring your LAPTOP to the session!

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!

Date: Monday, November 10th at 6pm in 110 Weiser (also on the 8th floor!)
This open house will allow prospective students to:
Tour the 8th floor of Weiser Hall, home to the OS community
Meet and mingle with current OS students, faculty, and other prospective OSers
Get valuable application advice and insights
The evening will kick off with dinner and a chance to hear firsthand experiences from our amazing students and faculty. Afterward, we are offering optional application workshops and Q&A breakout sessions.


Important note: attendance at this event will NOT impact your eligibility as an applicant. This is a casual event designed to offer you a glimpse into the life of an OSer and answer any questions you might have.

Spectrum Center's Pronouns 101 workshop is for U-M faculty, staff, and students. In this 2-hour workshop on the basics of pronouns and their usage, participants will have the chance to practice using different sets of pronouns and work on bystander intervention skills.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Learn what pronouns are and be able to share why they are important in your own words
2. Identify the correct pronouns in various sentence structures
3. Practice different methods of addressing harm using a tool called scripting (coined by author Ritu Bhasin)
4. Use an action planning resource to develop one tangible, actionable goal related to your increased inclusivity around pronouns
HOW TO ATTEND
Registration is required. A zoom link will be shared with registrants prior to the workshop.
MORE WORKSHOPS AND INFORMATION
For more information about Spectrum Center’s educational workshops and/or to request an in-person/virtual workshop for your department or organization, visit https://spectrumcenter.umich.edu/workshops