All Sessions

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

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.

Registration for the Research Administrators' Network (RAN) meetings, which are held three times per year, hosted by the RAAC Communications Subcommittee.

You're invited to the 2026 IRWG/Rackham Community of Scholars Symposium! This symposium features interdisciplinary feminist scholarship from the 2026 IRWG/Rackham Community of Scholars fellows. The Community of Scholars is a two-month summer fellowship and the only feminist dissertation-writing workshop at the University of Michigan. It supports graduate students enrolled in any Rackham program on the Ann Arbor campus who are conducting scholarly or creative work related to women, gender, or sexuality.
Community of Scholars participates in a weekly seminar throughout May and June. Faculty in the Women’s & Gender Studies Department facilitate these sessions, which emphasize peer review and cross-disciplinary exchange. Facilitators offer mentorship, individualized feedback, and guidance on writing from a feminist perspective.
The fellows reconvene for the annual Community of Scholars Symposium to share the product of their summer’s work with each other and a broader audience.

What is a well-designed life? How do you find a career where you can thrive? Inspired by Stanford’s Designing Your Life curriculum, this interactive, four-week, in-person series will teach master’s students principles for designing a fulfilling career. Participants must commit to attending all four sessions. The series includes brief homework assignments, in-class discussions, and out-of-class application activities. Space is limited; participation will be capped at 30. This workshop is designed for master’s students. All sessions will take place in the Rackham Building.
Lunch will be provided.
Registration closes at 9:00 a.m. on September 1.


Please note that your registration status will be marked as pending until all the steps, displayed below, are completed.
Registration steps:
Thoroughly check the dates to ensure you are available for each session in this workshop series. There are a total of four sessions in this series, and participants are required to attend all four sessions.
All sessions will be selected automatically when you register. Please do not deselect any sessions.
Once you have submitted your registration, you will receive a registration confirmation message via email. At this time, your registration status will be set as "PENDING."
Once your registration is confirmed by Rackham, your status will change to “REGISTERED”.
If you have any questions about this process, please contact Kirsten Elling (kelling@umich.edu) or Maggie Gardner (maggieev@umich.edu).

Join us for a casual lunch and welcome presentation, followed by FAQ’s from fellow transfer students. Hosted by BME Student Services.

Weekly meetings for the presentation and discussion of comparative politics research.

This event is designed for Sophomore students who joined The Ross School of Business in Fall 2026 as transfer students, and who are looking for support with their BBA academic planning. During this workshop Ross Academic Advisors and Ross Academic Peer Advisors (RAPAs) will give a brief presentation on BBA requirements followed by a working session where students can plan out their schedules through Senior Year. Students will get the most out of this experience by completing the "Ross Academic Advising: Transfer Student Personal Development Plan (PDP) Workshop" Canvas site first.

Grad students, postdocs, and undergrads all come together with a common interest of building a STEM community. Join us in the WISE space for snacks, new friends, professional development lead by our student mentors, and time for connections in small groups! All are welcome.

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

The Arts Initiative is university-wide, and we believe the arts are for everyone. One of our goals is to make creative experiences accessible across all three University of Michigan campuses and beyond by connecting students, faculty, staff, and community members through meaningful artistic opportunities.
Throughout the year, we support hundreds of free or low-cost events, workshops, performances, exhibitions, artist talks, creative wellness programs, and public art experiences. Whether someone has been making art their entire life or is trying something creative for the very first time, there's a place for them here.
We believe that creativity helps us build community, explore new ideas, reduce stress, and connect with one another in meaningful ways. There's no expectation to be an artist when attending our workshops —just come as you are, stay curious, and enjoy the process.

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.**

Welcome, Cook Scholars! This page outlines engagement events scheduled for Cook Scholars and guests for the current term. Registration is necessary so that we can be sure to have the appropriate set up, resources, and food quantities for the group's size. Please let us know if you have accessibility requirements beyond what is listed; it is important to use that everyone have access to these programs (cookscholars@umich.edu).

Chefs in the Garden
Sunday, September 27 | 2:00–6:00 PM
Ever wonder where your food comes from—or what it takes to prepare a meal that brings a community together?
Join RSSL and Growing Hope for an afternoon of learning, connection, and hands-on service. You'll begin with a tour of Growing Hope's urban garden, where you'll learn about sustainable food systems, urban agriculture, and the organization's mission to build a healthier, more equitable community.
Then, roll up your sleeves and work alongside a local chef to help prepare a meal for Growing Hope's annual fundraising event. This is a unique opportunity to learn new culinary skills, support an important community organization, and see firsthand how food can bring people together.
Transportation is available and can be coordinated with volunteers.
Space is limited, so register early to reserve your spot!

Are you a current University of Michigan undergraduate student interested in earning a master’s degree from the U-M School of Information on an accelerated timeline?

The U-M Accelerated Master’s Degree Program (UM-AMDP) offers eligible U-M students a reduced-credit pathway to a UMSI master’s degree. Rather than completing the standard 48 credits, UM-AMDP students complete 39 credits, which may allow them to graduate in as little as 1.5 years—or three semesters.

Join one of our virtual UM-AMDP Information Sessions to learn how you can continue your education at Michigan and deepen your expertise in the information field.

Each session includes:


An introduction to the UM-AMDP and an overview of the curriculum
Information about eligibility, application requirements, and deadlines
Details about the reduced-credit pathway and expected timeline
Live Q&A with a member of the UMSI admissions team

Whether you’re beginning to explore your options or preparing to apply, this session will help you understand the program and determine whether the UM-AMDP is the right next step for you.

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 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.

Join the Barger Leadership Institute for a Wellness Lunch with Dr. Sundar Balasubramanian and discover the power of Mindful Eating and Siddha breathing. Learn simple breathing techniques to help reduce stress, improve focus, and support overall well-being during this one-hour interactive workshop, followed by lunch and time to connect with fellow attendees.
This event is open to University of Michigan students, faculty, & staff.

Telling Stories About Climate Resilience: Junk Journaling and Collage Workshop is presented by the School of Social Work Flourish Offices and SEAS's Office of Community Impact & Engagement as part of Climate Week '26. Participants will learn the basics of climate resilience and explore how to apply these concepts to art by using recycled materials. After learning some brief visual storytelling techniques, attendees will tell their own climate stories by creating their own collages/junk journals.

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.

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.

2027 Recruitment Open Labs

A two-hour workshop covering prompt writing, use cases, and hands-on activities using U-M GPT and Google Gemini.

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.

OS is an interdisciplinary major based in the social sciences where students customize their own education. Enjoy a small community of dedicated and ambitious students with access to top-notch faculty and an engaged alumni network. At Info Night, you'll hear from the Program Director, Major Advisor, Current OS students, and OS alumni. Topics covered include curriculum, admissions, and career/graduate study options.

Join the Pre-Health Advisors in the LSA Newnan Academic Advising Center and the University of Medicine and Health Sciences for “Networking with the Specialists!”
15-min round table chats with local doctors (UMHS alumni) in different specialties! This will be an excellent opportunity to gain raw & real insight into life as a physician from these former med students who are all also from Michigan. Learn about their unique journeys and get all your questions about medical school answered!

Dinner included and free to attend!

This workshop series will equip you with practical strategies for communicating science with clarity and confidence as a graduate student or postdoctoral researcher. You will explore approaches to developing productive writing habits, outlining a clear and compelling research manuscript, and adapting scientific messages for different disciplines and audiences. The series will also offer guidance and hands-on practice in designing and delivering effective poster presentations and oral talks. Through interactive activities, practical frameworks, and opportunities to apply what you learn to your own research, you will strengthen your written, visual, and verbal science communication skills.

Aims & Objectives

By the end of this series, you will be able to:


Structure and design engaging scientific posters that clearly convey your research and enhance audience understanding and message retention.
Organize the motivation, problem statement, and results of your research into a logical manuscript outline that supports a clear and compelling scientific argument.
Build confidence and productivity as a writer by reflecting on your writing habits, considering your audience, and applying strategies to overcome procrastination and maintain momentum.

Adapt technical detail, terminology, context, and emphasis to communicate your research accurately and effectively across disciplines, audiences, and professional settings.


Develop and deliver effective oral presentations using principles of audience engagement, scientific storytelling, clear organization, and confident public speaking.

We want you to have all the information you need to make informed decisions about your education and your future.

MADS Admissions & Recruitment coordinator Kelly Barger leads an application tips webinar with a live Q&A. Attendees will hear about the MADS program, the skills-based admission process, what's required as part of the application, and how the placement process works. Please join us to get your questions answered, and benefit from the curiosity of like-minded peers!

Grace Sekulidis, Office of Student Conflict Resolution; Carrie Landrum, Office of Equity, Civil Rights & Title IX

The BTAA SIO Internationalization Program is designed for staff interested in deepening their understanding of global engagement and higher education internationalization. The program features interactive webinars, special topic sessions, and an international travel field experience to connect with higher education partners abroad. You’ll gain valuable insights from Big Ten SIOs, international partners, and expert guest speakers, while building a professional network with a supportive Big Ten cohort.
To learn more, we invite you to attend our live virtual information session on September 30, from 1–2pm. This session will be hosted by past participants, who will share their firsthand experiences and answer your questions.

The BTAA SIO Internationalization Program is designed for staff interested in deepening their understanding of global engagement and higher education internationalization. The program features interactive webinars, special topic sessions, and an international travel field experience to connect with higher education partners abroad. You’ll gain valuable insights from Big Ten SIOs, international partners, and expert guest speakers, while building a professional network with a supportive Big Ten cohort.
To learn more, we invite you to attend our live virtual information session on September 30, from 1–2pm. This session will be hosted by past participants, who will share their firsthand experiences and answer your questions.

The educational programs represented will be:
PhD in Scientific Computing (MICDE)
Graduate Certificate in Computational Discovery & Engineering (MICDE)
Graduate Certificate in Computational Neuroscience (MICDE)
Graduate Certificate in Data Science (MIDAS)
These add-on programs are open to U-M graduate students with an interest in scientific computing or data science.
We will also discuss funding, research, and community opportunities.
Refreshments will be provided. If you have any questions about these programs or about the information session, please reach out to MICDE (micde-contact@umich.edu) or MIDAS (midas-contact@umich.edu).

NOTE: You are welcome to attend either session. We will hold two sessions in different locations, but the content will be the same.

Sponsored by the Office of the President and the Office of the Provost, this event features three Distinguished University Professors speaking on their professional and scholarly experiences. Each concise lecture will be followed by a brief Q & A.
“The 1857 Indian Revolution and the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam” by Juan Cole (Richard P. Mitchell Distinguished University Professor of History and Professor of History, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts).

"Paying Attention" by John Jonides (Edward E. Smith Distinguished University Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, Co-Director, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Facility, Professor of Radiology, Medical School and Professor of Psychology, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts).

“Studying Aging and Dementia in Patients and Populations” by Kenneth Langa (A. Regula Herzog Distinguished University Professor of Internal Medicine and Survey Research, Cyrus Sturgis Research Professor of Internal Medicine, Professor of Internal Medicine, Research Professor, Institute of Gerontology, Medical School, Research Professor, Survey Research Center, Institute for Social Research).


Not able to attend in person? The event will be available via livestream here.

You’re invited to join Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) as we host the 2026 ECE Open House! You’ll learn more about the Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering majors, hear about the opportunities available to ECE students, and see some of the labs used in undergraduate EECS classes.
So what exactly do electrical and computer engineers do? We do everything! We are there in all electronic devices (cell phones, computers, cars, appliances, etc). We are in electronic communication, networking, power, energy, sensors, and much more. We make things smart – we make them move.
We send and decode information – we connect people and things. And we light up the world – efficiently, of course!
Dinner will be provided to those who RSVP.

Our goal at WISE is to see students succeed in pursuit of their STEM degrees and careers. One of the biggest ways to positively impact student success is through community! Join us for dinner and crafts at an event that is purely social & hosted by our student mentors. Take a break from studying to make new friends, expand you U-M network, and build STEM community. 
(Choose the event below that best suits your schedule! We run the same event two nights in a row to give more students the opportunity to participate.)



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

This event offers the opportunity to speak with corporate sponsors and faculty PI’s about their projects
Students are encouraged to:
Bring copies of their resume and be prepared to ask questionsRead the project descriptions on our website before attendingDress ranges from “classroom attire” to business casualIt is fine to show up partway through – this is intended to be a drop-in event.
The fair is a great way to learn more before applying. The application requires students to rank the projects in order of preference, and meeting the sponsors and faculty may influence your ratings. However, you do not have to attend the Project Fair to apply for an MDP project.

Git Fundamentals is an introductory workshop designed for graduate students and faculty with no prior experience using Git. Participants will learn how to reliably back up their code, maintain a secure and organized history of their work, and protect against accidental loss or overwritten files. The session will also cover foundational practices for organizing projects and using branches to experiment safely, providing attendees with the essential skills to manage their code with confidence.

The Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society is a network of preeminent scholars who exemplify academic and personal excellence, foster environments of support, and serve as examples of scholarship, leadership, character, service, and advocacy for students who have been traditionally underrepresented in the academy. This session will outline the benefits of joining the Bouchet Honor Society and offer advice and best practices for completing the application. This session is virtual. A link will be provided after registration.

Workshop hosted by the Department of Mechanical Engineering to help current graduate students prepare for the 2026-27 NSF GRF application cycle.