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Leadership and community building program for the Panhellenic Association

The "Engaged Mentoring" series is for faculty mentors of research trainees at any stage of training. This program is an evidence-based, interactive approach designed to elevate mentoring skills for engaging in productive, culturally responsive research mentoring relationships. The program aims to accelerate the process of becoming an effective research mentor by providing mentors with an intellectual framework, an opportunity to experiment with various methods, and a forum in which to solve mentoring dilemmas with the help of their peers. By the end of the program, mentors will have articulated their style and philosophy of mentoring and have a toolbox of strategies for approaching difficult mentoring situations. These skills will support the success of both mentors and mentees, and it is responsive to the NIGMS guidelines regarding the preparation of mentors involved in training grants.


The OGPS Engaged Mentoring Series, focuses on the five themes below. To learn more about the five themes, visit our Canvas Site:

1. Establishing Effective Mentoring/Mentee Relationships

2. Aligning Expectations Using Mentoring Plans

3. Managing Mental Health in the Mentoring Relationship

4. Approaching Difficult Conversations

5. Managing Tension and Conflict

The 5 themes are presented in two different formats:
Option A: Two half-day Workshop series. Each session is 4hrs, and you must attend both sessions in order to receive a certificate of completion from OGPS.
Option B: 1-day Retreat. The session is 8hrs, and you must attend the entire session to receive a certificate of completion from OGPS.

We will continue to populate this site with more program offering dates throughout the year.

Workshops for students to learn/with student orgs!
The Arts Initiative's Learn/With workshops are designed to give students a chance to explore an artform or skill that's new to them by learning with their peers in one of U-M's many student arts orgs. Take a chance and see if it's your new thing!

Join us for a virtual student panel featuring current Master of Science in Information (MSI) students and Master of Health Informatics (MHI) students who came to us from the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS). This interactive session is a great opportunity to hear firsthand about student experiences, academic life, insights to the UMSI community, and the transition to attending a university in the United States. Whether you're considering applying or simply want to learn more, come with your questions and connect with our panelists!

The University of Oxford, the oldest university in the
English-speaking world, is one of the premier universities worldwide. Located
in the medieval city center of Oxford, England (about an hour and half
northwest of London), academic teaching has taken place in this historic
institution since as early as the 11th century. Comprised of 44 colleges and
halls, as well as one of the oldest and largest library systems in Europe,
Oxford is a world-renowned hub for intellectual pursuits and research.


U-M’s Center for Global and Intercultural Study (CGIS)
offers a study
abroad program for undergraduate students for the summer in
conjunction with Magdalen
College and St Edmund Hall. Founded in 1458, Magdalen College is
one of Oxford’s oldest and most architecturally magnificent colleges, featuring
the iconic Magdalen Bridge and serene water meadows that provide a picturesque
backdrop for students to live, learn, and explore. Earn 6–8 credits
during this 5-week program in July and August, and experience Oxford’s
traditional approach to university education. Academic courses are designed to
provide a taste of the unique Oxford educational style of tutorials (where
small groups of 1-5 students engage in in-depth discussions with faculty with
relevant expertise) while still keeping overseas students in mind. Choose
from 3 focus areas— Environmental Studies, Medieval Studies, or English
Literature—then choose a specific concentration within each area. Students
can experience High Table dinners and croquet on the lawn, tour the Bodleian
Library (which has over 12 million items!), climb Magdalen Tower, stroll
through Christ Church Meadow, and participate in program excursions, like a 4-day
trip across the coast of Wales, to enhance their understanding of culture,
politics, and geography in the UK.



If this program sounds like your cup of tea then join us to learn more!

Get ready to finish the semester strong! Snack & Study: Finals Fuel-Up is the perfect place to refocus, recharge, and study for finals in a calm and supportive environment. Enjoy free snacks, coffee, and stress-free study vibes while connecting with fellow students who are also powering through finals week. UMSI Peer Tutors will also be present and available for targeted support.

Take a break when you need it with relaxation zones and healthy snacks designed to keep you motivated and refreshed. Whether you’re tackling that last project or prepping for your toughest exam, this is your spot to stay fueled and focused for success!

Highlights:
🧠 Quiet & collaborative study areas
🍎 Free snacks, coffee, and refreshments
🌿 Stress-relief & wellness corner
📑 UMSI Peer Tutors available for targeted support
Come for the snacks, stay for the success — you’ve got this!

Event Times & Locations:
MSI/MHI Students: Tuesday, December 9th 11am-2pm @ Leinweber Rm. 3520 (3rd Floor Collaborative Classroom)
BSI Students: Tuesday, December 9th 2pm-5pm @ UMSI Central Great Room (777 N. University, Above Panera)

The MICDE PhD Student Seminar Series showcases the research of students in the Ph.D. in Scientific Computing. Lunch will be served. These events are open to the public, but we request that all who plan to attend register in advance. Planned sessions will be canceled if no one signs up to present.

If you have any questions, please email micde-phd@umich.edu.

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.

For the 2025–26 academic year, Mediterranean Topographies (Meditopos) will be organized around the theme of home in the Mediterranean, which broadly includes domestic and private spaces. This interdisciplinary research workshop will explore domestic and private spaces not only as sites of personal and cultural significance but also as zones of political tension, displacement, surveillance, and resistance. How do personal experiences intersect with histories of migration, conflict, surveillance, and belonging? What does it mean to make, find, leave, or lose a home in times of political and climate instability? We will consider the meanings and materialities of ‘home’ across the Mediterranean region. From physical structures to affective attachments, we’ll explore how home is imagined, inhabited, and contested from diverse disciplinary perspectives. The workshop draws from multiple departments and programs at Michigan, including Comparative Literature, History, Anthropology, Middle East Studies, Romance Languages and Literatures, History of Art, Slavic Studies, English, and Classics, aiming to create a collaborative space linking across departments. We hope to foster interdisciplinary conversations about intimate, political, and symbolic dimensions of home in past and present Mediterranean contexts.

Congratulations on finishing the semester!
Join us for a well-deserved break filled with good vibes, great company, and delicious make your own Chipotle Bowl & beverages provided for all participants. This event is open to all, and is meant to be a community building opportunity through the lens of First Gen experiences in the SMTD.

Preparing to apply to the Master of Science in Information (MSI) or Master of Health Informatics (MHI) program at UMSI?
Join one of our virtual Application Workshops to get expert guidance on crafting a strong, competitive application to the University of Michigan School of Information.

Each workshop includes:



A step-by-step overview of the MSI and MHI application processes



Insights into what the admissions committee looks for in successful applicants



Tips for writing a compelling academic statement and personal statement



Guidance on resumes, letters of recommendation, and supplemental materials



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



Whether you're finalizing your materials or just starting your application, these workshops are a great way to boost your confidence and ensure you're putting your best foot forward.

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

Join UM WISE for a winter wonderland themed WISE Night In! We will have cookie decoration and make snowflake decorations as well as a hot chocolate bar to go with our Jerusalem Garden dinner. Come celebrate the season (and the end of classes) and make some new friends in STEM.

Hello College of Engineering Students!
We are so excited to be bringing back our Study Days event series! This is a come-and-go casual shared working space like a library or office (you can work on homework, writing, research reading, anything!) for only engineering graduate students to build community.
Join us on December 10th from 9 AM - 11:30 AM in the Lurie Engineering Center (LEC) Johnson Rooms. There will be free snacks and swag!
Please come by and join us! RSVP is not necessary but is encouraged to give us an approximate number of folks to expect!
With care,
Jordan Peyton

The Poetry & Poetics Workshop is a Rackham Interdisciplinary Workshop 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) or Kelly Wenzka (kwenzka@umich.edu.).

Join the Office of National Scholarships and Fellowships for our semester kick-off sessions! Come learn about the Truman Scholarship, STEM award opportunities, and more!

This instructor-led, hands-on training session covers the process of preparing and submitting proposals using the eResearch Proposal Management (eRPM) system, including Grants.gov to create and edit a Proposal Approval Form (PAF).

This session is part of the 2025-2026 Generative AI tutorial series hosted by the Michigan Institute for Data & AI in Society (MIDAS)
About: Guided tutorial on discovering, accessing, and adapting open-source models from the Hugging Face Model Hub for tasks like image recognition, text classification, time series forecasting and more. Focus on reading model cards, linking trained models to code and training data, and designing evaluation strategies for AI components

Calling all stressed graduate students to join our monthly wellness group series to learn about the impacts of stress, strategies to cope and enjoy a free lunch! This FREE in-person educational wellness group is for graduate students only. Each month we will focus on different stress management techniques and provide a safe space for graduate students to share their stressors. Students are welcome to attend one wellness group or all four.
These wellness groups are 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 us for Empowering Teams 101 where we help you and your team work smarter and achieve more together. Whether joining a team for the first time or you've been collaborating with your group for a while, this 2-hour workshop is tailored to empower you and your colleagues.

In this session, we take you through the core principles of the Empowering Teams 101 approach, broken down into five straightforward areas (Metrics, Visual Board, Team Huddles, Experiments to Learn and Innovate (ELI), and Leadership Walks). These principles will guide you in enhancing team efficiency and the quality of your work. You'll get the chance to take a step back, consider how these elements apply to your team, and exchange insights with other participants on the same journey.

This workshop is ideal for those who are already part of a campus team applying the Empowering Teams 101 strategies.Still, we warmly welcome anyone keen to learn and possibly adopt these methods in the future. Join us to unlock your team's full potential with simple, effective strategies that make working together even better.
Learn more about Organizational Excellence by visiting https://organizationalexcellence.umich.edu

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.

The Reparative Justice Research Group (RJRG) is currently
partnering with the Washtenaw County Advisory Council on Reparations to
undertake research and document the role of county government in racial
injustice, as well as the historic and ongoing harms experienced by African
Americans in Washtenaw County from multiple disciplinary perspectives.


Join University of Michigan students and faculty from the
RJRG as they showcase research projects in
history, political science, education, climate science, public policy, and
social work. The projects collectively offer a more complex and wide-ranging
view of historical and present-day systemic harms to Black residents in
Washtenaw County and point the way to potential pathways for repair, justice,
and opportunity today and in the future.

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 Current (Fall 2026) University of Michigan Freshmen.

The commitment of the ACUM E-Board and its committee members is what makes our organization thrive. This gathering is again thank you for your work, and it's also a chance to network with members that are new or that you might not know very well. Drop by for 10 minutes or 2 hours and connect with the amazing group of volunteers that make up the Advising Council at the University of Michigan. We'll provide coffee, tea, and desserts!

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.

Join Arts Initiative for a Winter Staff Craft on Dec. 17, 12:30–1:30 p.m. in Ruthven Building 2180 for a relaxing beginner felt craft session open to all U-M staff and faculty. No experience needed and all materials provided. Space is limited to the first 18 registrants.

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.

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 currently in their junior or senior year of high school.

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!

Are you a current UMSI BSI student interested in earning your master’s degree faster?
The Accelerated Master’s Degree Program (AMDP) allows eligible BSI students to earn a UMSI master’s degree in just one additional year after completing their bachelor's degree.

Join one of our virtual AMDP Information Sessions to learn how you can continue your education at UMSI and deepen your expertise in the information field—quickly and efficiently.

Each session includes:



An introduction to the AMDP and an overview of the curriculum


Information about the application process, deadlines, and requirements


Live Q&A with a member of the UMSI admissions team



Whether you’re starting to explore your options or preparing to apply this year, these sessions are designed to help you determine if AMDP is the right next step for you.

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.

Welcome to the Arabic Placement Test
About the test
The test is approximately three hours in length, and it is composed of three portions:
a. The writing portion is completed on paper and it is worth a total of 100 points.
b. The reading portion is completed on Canvas site, and it is worth a total of 48 points.
c. Right after finishing with the reading portion, each student will have a follow-up interview with a proctor. The interviews last approximately 15 minutes and it is worth a total of 20 points.
Important:
a. Students who receive 60% or above will be placed in Arabic 401 and thus placed out of the language requirement.
b. Students who are not able to write in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) do not need to take the placement test and they will be advised to enroll in Arabic 101.

Where can I view my results?
a. Placement results are posted within 7 business days after the test.
b. You will not be notified of your score automatically.
c. You may view your placements via: Wolverine Access > Student Business > Academic Records > View Placement Exam Results.

Important information about the test
* Placements are valid for only one year. If you fail to register in the course that you are placed in, you will be required to retake the test.
* Retaking the placement test is only permitted after the placement results expire.
* Students who are currently taking an Arabic course will not be allowed to take the placement test.
* Students who took or are currently enrolled in an Arabic course are not eligible to take the Arabic placement test. They should register for the next course level.
* The test assesses students’ proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), NOT colloquial Arabic.
* If you speak an Arabic dialect but you do not know how to read or write or have little knowledge, feel free to register in Arabic 101.
* Students who know some Arabic because they came from an Arabic-speaking household or have studied Arabic before, must take the Arabic proficiency test in order to determine their placement.
* Students who have taken Arabic at other institutions and wish to continue their Arabic study at UM must take the placement test to determine their level. Credits for Arabic study undertaken at another institution prior to joining UM or in a summer program while attending UM, transfer in as generic departmental credits and students must take the placement test to determine credit equivalencies to UM courses.
* If you place in or beyond the 401 level, you will have satisfied the LSA language requirement.
* Students are encouraged to take a placement test as early as possible in their studies in order to determine the level they should enroll in, or if they test out of the language requirement. This is extremely important to avoid delays in graduation and complications with placement.
* Arabic 101, 201, 401, 501 are offered ONLY in the Fall semester, and Arabic 102, 202, 402, 504, 511 are ONLY offered in the Winter semester.
* Arabic 103 (the equivalent of Arabic 101 & 102, combined) AND Arabic 203 (the equivalent of Arabic 201 & 202, combined) are offered in the Spring-Summer terms.

UM’s Arabic curriculum is a dual register curriculum in which students learn to speak and understand the Levantine dialect (the dialect of Jordan, Syria, Palestine and Lebanon) in addition to developing the four language skills of formal Arabic (fuSHa).

If you have questions regarding the placement test, please contact the program director at, mesarabicprogram@umich.edu.

In Person: This program is offered twice a year for U-M Student Life staff free of charge. Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a terrific tool for helping people change behavior. It's especially helpful for medical staff (lifestyle changes and medication adherence), therapists/counselors for behavior change to support mental health, and wellness coaches. Its use is being expanded to Student Life advisers, supervisors, and more. Learn basic, foundational skills for MI, including spirit (Compassion, Acceptance, Partnership, Evocation), OARS (open questions, affirmations, reflections, summaries), identifying and responding to change talk, and a brief overview of discord (if time permits). There will be plenty of practice in "real plays" (you get to work on your own behavior changes that you are ambivalent about--so bring a couple behaviors you'd like to change. While you won't be an expert at MI when you are done, you will be able to start the practice, move forward in your skills, and know how to improve. Please only register if you can attend all of the training dates, as each day builds on prior sessions. All Fridays, all in person:

* Friday, January 9, 9-5, location University Health Service (UHS), Meeting Rooms 1&2

* Friday, January 16, 9-12:30, UHS, Meeting Rooms 1&2

* Friday, January 23, 9-12:30,UHS, Meeting Rooms 1&2

* Friday, January 30, 9-12:30,UHS, Meeting Rooms 1&2

** Please note that there may be a $25 charge to your department if there is no cancellation at least three days before the training begins or if you no-show on the first day**

Rackham program staff and faculty are invited to attend the Rackham Merit Fellowship (RMF) Information Session with the PACE team. During this virtual meeting we will discuss the goals of the RMF program, how to assess eligibility and evaluate for the RMF criteria, review the award process including the new application for RMF allocations, and answer any questions you have about the administration of the fellowship. Whether or not you attend the information session, we encourage you to visit our website or contact the PACE team (rackham-pace@umich.edu, or 734-615-5670) with any questions. Zoom meeting details will be provided after registration.

Rackham program staff and faculty are invited to attend the following sessions with the Partnerships for Access, Community, and Excellence (PACE) team covering the RMF program. Details for each session can be found below. We encourage you to visit our website or contact the PACE team (rackham-pace@umich.edu, or 734-615-5670) with any questions. Zoom meeting details will be provided after registration.

Be sure to watch the video that was linked to you and be prepared to ask questions.
If none of the available times work for you, please email me-aso@umich.edu to find an alternative time to declare.

Join Us for the Debbie Dingell Town Hall!
The Central Student Government’s Government Relations team invites you to a special Town Hall with Congresswoman Debbie Dingell on Thursday, November 20th from 6:30–8:00 PM in Ford School Room 1120.
Join fellow students to hear directly from Representative Dingell about important topics shaping our future. This event is a great opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue, ask questions, and share your perspective on the issues that matter most to students.
Don’t miss your chance to connect with your elected representative and make your voice heard!

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.

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.

Building on the introductory session in October, this webinar is designed for research administrators who have already begun exploring generative AI tools. Don Lambert, Director of Emerging Technology at ITS, will lead this deeper dive into practical applications of AI in research administration.


In this session, you will:
Examine real-world use cases of generative AI in administrative workflows.
Learn strategies for integrating AI tools effectively and responsibly.
Explore advanced features and campus resources that can enhance productivity and efficiency.


Whether you’re just beginning to explore AI or are looking to advance your skills, this session will provide practical examples, best practices, and expert guidance tailored to research administrators.

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!

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.