All Sessions

Our event aims to provide both immediate support and educational resources to combat food insecurity among University of Michigan community members. We will partner with the Maize & Blue Cupboard, a campus-recognized program dedicated to equitable access to healthy, nutritious food and essential supplies. The event will focus on raising awareness about available resources while distributing groceries and informative materials.
Participants will first gain knowledge about the Maize & Blue Cupboard’s mission, services, and how to access help through a concise presentation. Afterward, groceries and flyers with resource information will be distributed to ensure attendees leave with tangible support and lasting information.

A Rackham Interdisciplinary Workshop examining how the humanities produce knowledge — and how humanists have understood, articulated, and contested their own ways of knowing.

WISE and Shine offers an informal opportunity to ask questions, hear about life in industry, and explore the unconventional places a degree in can take you while enjoying a light meal.

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

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.

The Political Communication Working Group (PCWG) is an interdisciplinary workshop for graduate students and faculty to convene and discuss how political messages are produced, disseminated, and interpreted in contemporary media environments. Our core research topics focus on the evolving relationships between media, politics, and society. Drawing on the interdisciplinary fields of communication, political science, sociology, and information science, our members explore a wide range of topics such as public support for entertainment censorship, climate change communication, social learning on TikTok, political para-social relationships, polarization, political biases in AI-generated content, etc. Our sessions encourage the exchange of ideas and work across theoretical and methodological traditions.

Ginsberg’s Community Engagement @ Michigan Series for faculty and staff addresses critical topics in community-engaged teaching and learning, research, scholarship, and program/project development. Through seminars and events, this faculty and professional development series supports faculty, staff, administrators, post-docs, and graduate students at U-M who are interested in learning about or further developing community-driven practice. Participants engage with strategies and approaches to develop and sustain community partnerships for research & teaching, prepare students to work with communities, emphasize civic learning across disciplines, develop and refine course-based and program curriculum, and more.
Offered in Fall and Winter terms. Open to Faculty, Admin/Staff, and Postdocs. Some sessions open to Graduate Students. See workshop descriptions for details.

Celebrate Homecoming with Mechanical Engineering! Join us for a day of festivities on Friday, October 16.
Please visit our event and accessibility document for more details about the day's schedule and activities.

In this interactive workshop, the Rackham embedded University Career Center Ph.D. coaching team will guide you through converting your academic CV to an industry 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 CV or resume. Lunch will be provided.

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 Ben Peipert and Professor Qian Liu to learn more about the GCC in Beijing, China - 2nd Year Chinese program, the application process, and the courses.
Friday, October 16 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (Online Info Session)Friday, November 6 from 3:00 to 4:00 PM (Online Info Session)Tuesday, November 17 from 3:30 to 4:30 PM (Online Drop-In Advising)Thursday, December 3 from 1:00 to 2:00 PM (Online Drop-In Advising)The GCC China program is led and taught by Professor of Chinese Language, Qian Liu.

GCC Application Deadline: December 10, 2026

We're looking forward to having you onboard! This is for trips from campus to DTW before Fall Break. Trips cost $13, and will be billed to your student account.

If your plans change, please make sure to cancel 36 hours before departure to avoid charges.

Looking for a trip back? Just show up at our airport stops! We don't take reservations for trips back. Check out the schedules on our website.

By booking, you agree to the terms of our Contract of Carriage, including our cancellation policy.

Looking for Thanksgiving Break registration?: https://myumi.ch/nVVzd

Looking for Winter Break registration?: https://myumi.ch/399WV

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.

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

New to the U.S. or just want to feel more confident managing finances here? Join Dr. Heather Moore with Financial Education for a friendly workshop series designed for all - whether you’re learning the basics or looking to build on existing knowledge, Heather will provide the info you need.
This event is the kick-off of a series of three workshops:
Friday, September 18: Navigating University Finances & U.S. Banking Basics | Understand your student account, financial aid options for international students, Student Financial Services, late fees, scam prevention, and the basics of U.S. banking.Friday, October 2: Budgeting, Living Costs & Financial Planning | Learn how to estimate monthly expenses, create a realistic student budget, and plan for the cost of living in the U.S.Friday, October 16: Credit, Taxes & Building Long-Term Financial Success | Explore how credit works in the U.S., how to build credit safely, avoid costly debt, understand credit card interest, and prepare for tax filing responsibilities.Refreshments provided! Bring your questions - there will be time for Q&A.

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 us for an invigorating conversation as we continue our exploration of this week’s theme, “Critique, Politics, and Power: The Frankfurt School.” Together, we will engage critically with the ideas of Frankfurt School thinkers and consider their continued relevance to contemporary society, culture, media, and structures of power. We look forward to a thoughtful and stimulating discussion!

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 are still enrolled in high school

Check out the local arts scene and meet new people!
Art Meetups are student-led excursions to explore the arts on campus and in Ann Arbor - all while giving you a chance to meet your peers who share similar interests! From local artist markets to performances to hands on artmaking, Art Meetups have something for all interests.

The American Red Cross lifeguard training and certification are imperative to the process of getting hired on as an official Red Cross lifeguard. Our detailed blended learning training includes both testing of hands-on skills as well as comprehension on written tests. The certification, which includes First Aid, CPR and AED training, is valid for two years upon completion and is accepted nationwide. Allow approximately 6 hours to complete the online portion which must be completed prior to attending the first day of the course.
**There is no fee for current Michigan Recreation employees. The fee for non-employees is $290. Please use this link to complete payment.**

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!

The Psychology STAR Scholars Program (Scholarship, Transferable skills, Academia & Research) is an important educational initiative that helps students build the research and professional skills essential for success in both college and today’s knowledge-based economy. STAR offers students hands-on experience, structured mentoring, and pathways to academic and professional advancement. Our virtual Fall Seminar Series is open to all students. This series is led by our STAR Scholars mentors and faculty director, Dr. Cindy Lustig.

The Ethics, Integrity, and Compliance Office is hosting the inaugural Ethics & Compliance Week at the University of Michigan. Please join us in supporting the university through ethics and compliance educational sessions.

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).

RCRS C: Personal, professional, and financial conflicts of interest; supervisory and mentoring relationships and responsibilities; responsibilities of collaborative research.


Please arrive 10 minutes prior to start time. If you arrive late for any reason, you will not be admitted. Similarly, if you leave early, you will not receive credit for your attendance.
**Bring your Mcard.** Your card will be swiped through a card reader to record your attendance at the end of the workshop. If you don't have your card swiped, you will have to attend another session of this workshop.
If you cannot attend this workshop, please drop your registration as soon as possible so that a waitlisted student may be able to attend.
**Please note: Masco Commons, including the kitchen and lounge areas, are for faculty use only.

Join us for a special evening as members of the U-M community share personal stories of living, learning, and growing in new places—whether that’s studying abroad or navigating life as an international student in the U.S. Hear candid accounts of funny, moving, eye-opening, and transformative moments that shape our global journeys, both near and far. Celebrate cultural insights, new perspectives, and the power of storytelling with our international community.
Light refreshments provided. All are welcome!

This event is organized by the Center for Global & Intercultural Study, Global Engagement — Office of the Provost, the International Institute, International Programs in Engineering, Ross Global Initiatives, and the International Center.

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, crafts, and a chance to make new friends, expand you U-M network, and build STEM community, hosted by our student mentors.
(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.

Created by the MORE Committee, these workshops are designed to strengthen the student–faculty mentoring relationship through the development of shared expectations, sharing mentoring best practices, and understanding of mentoring across differences.
The Getting Your Mentoring Relationship off to a Good Start Workshop is attended jointly by faculty mentors and their graduate student mentees.The Mentoring Across Difference 2.0 Workshop is attended only by faculty mentors.The Mentoring 101 New Faculty Workshop is attended only by faculty new to U-M or starting a faculty mentoring role.

Separate registration for students is available at: https://myumi.ch/11ANg.

Created by the MORE Committee, these workshops are designed to strengthen the student–faculty mentoring relationship through the development of shared expectations, sharing mentoring best practices, and understanding of mentoring across differences.The Getting Your Mentoring Relationship Off to a Good Start Workshop is attended jointly by faculty mentors and their graduate student mentees. Mentors and mentees first participate in separate parallel sessions, where they reflect on their own goals, working styles, and approaches to common challenges. Afterwards, each student–faculty pair collaborates to create a written mentoring plan that outlines key elements such as needs, objectives, and mutual expectations. Among Rackham doctoral students who have drafted mentoring plans, 83 percent report finding them helpful. Mentoring pairs are encouraged to consider attending the optional one-on-one discussion time at the end of the workshop, where they have dedicated time to work together on developing the mentoring plan.
Separate registration for faculty is available at: https://myumi.ch/61V6J.

RCRS D: Ethics


Please arrive 10 minutes prior to start time. If you arrive late for any reason, you will not be admitted. Similarly, if you leave early, you will not receive credit for your attendance.
**Bring your Mcard.** Your card will be swiped through a card reader to record your attendance at the end of the workshop. If you don't have your card swiped, you will have to attend another session of this workshop.
If you cannot attend this workshop, please drop your registration as soon as possible so that a waitlisted student may be able to attend.
**Please note: Masco Commons, including the kitchen and lounge areas, are for faculty use only.

Each year on the third Wednesday of October, individuals and groups commemorate International Pronouns Day. This year, Spectrum Center is hosting a Pronouns 101 workshop for interested 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
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

Do you wonder how AI impacts the integrity of your research data? Are you concerned about hidden biases within automated tools? This workshop introduces algorithmic awareness as a vital skill for modern scholars. You will examine case studies like the COMPAS system to understand how code reinforces social inequality. We provide specific tools to help you identify factual errors and AI "hallucinations" in your output. Participants learn to value human perspectives over machine-generated summaries to ensure inclusive research practices. This session serves incoming graduate students looking to build an ethical foundation for their academic careers.


This workshop is designed with doctoral students and postdocs in mind. If you have any questions, please contact rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu.

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

Join the ACUM Wellness Committee to watch and discuss the NACADA Webinar: Deconstructing Burnout in Advising. This will be an in person event hosted in the Honors Lounge - 1330 Mason Hall - on Wednesday, October 21, from 2pm EST - 3:20pm EST.
This session will explore, unpack, and deconstruct burnout through perspectives and experiences of advisors from various geographic and institutional settings. Advising work may be close to our hearts, but there’s a limit to how much space and energy one can give when passion, a student focus, and self-care are inadequate to prevent burnout. Framed by the 12 stages of burnout and the concept of emotional labor, panelists will examine how higher education fosters certain types of burnout that impact advisors and the profession. Participants will be encouraged to consider their spheres of influence as advisors, managers, and colleagues as we seek to interrupt, intervene, and reframe burnout to address its root causes and learn how the profession can support advisors in this era of change.

This event is open to all Barger Leadership Institute members.
Do you have a fall semester birthday, or want to join in to celebrate your BLI friends who do? Come by the BLI and enjoy sweet treats, good company, and birthday fun!
Held on the 8th floor of Weiser Hall, in the BLI's Open Space.

Join us for the award
presentation for the 2026 James T. Neubacher Award. This event will be both in
person and over zoom, feel free to register for both events so that you can
receive the zoom information.
The award is presented
to a faculty member, staff member, student, or alum of the University for
significant achievements in:
• Empowering people
with disabilities.
• Advocating for or
advancing disability rights or disability justice
• Increasing the
accessibility of programs and services to promote disability inclusion.
The award is sponsored
by the U-M Council for Disability Concerns, Equity, Civil Rights, and Title IX
Office, University Human Resources, Michigan Medicine, and the Office of the
President.
Student
Accessibility and Accommodation Services will recognize U-M Adaptive Sports
& Fitness (ASF) for its accomplishments over the past year, including
winning the ITA National Championship, two ASF coaches receiving national Coach
of the Year honors, and ASF’s work with Ann Arbor Public Schools through the
Adaptive Sports & Inclusive Recreation Initiative (ASIRI), sponsored by the
Michigan Health Endowment Fund.
SAAS
will also recognize the 2025 recipient of the Adam S. Miller Staff and Faculty
Award.
CART and ASL will be
provided for this event. If you require any additional accommodations, please
let us know.


















A reception will
follow the award ceremony for those who are able to attend in person.

Students majoring and/or interested in Psychology and BCN are encouraged to join faculty for pizza and conversation!

Planning on applying to the Peace Corps or another global service program?
Make sure you're the most prepared candidate possible by participating in the Peace Corps Prep certificate program, which is open to all undergraduate students!
Through coursework and extracurricular experiences, the program will facilitate development within the following four core competencies: work sector-specific skills, foreign language proficiency, intercultural competency, and leadership. Learn more at our upcoming information sessions, which will be offered both virtually and in-person. In-person information sessions will include dinner!

Date: October 22, 2026
Time: 11am-12pm
Location: Blue Lounge (Room 1280)

In this workshop, CEW+ staff will go over strategies to help make networking an effective tool in reaching your career development and/or personal achievement goals. Attendees will learn foundational skills around establishing connections, adapting to different settings, and networking do’s and don’ts.

Gabriella Boufford is a Counselor at CEW+ at the University of Michigan, where she provides educational and career counseling to students, staff, faculty, and community members. She designs and facilitates workshops that strengthen career-building skills and leads initiatives focused on financial empowerment and student support. Gabriella holds a Master of Social Work and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Michigan.

Madalyn Alexander received her bachelor's degree in Health and Human Services from the University of Michigan-Dearborn. She is a current MSW candidate at the University of Michigan- Ann Arbor. Madalyn’s work experience involves working with vulnerable teens and young adults in mental health settings, providing community living services assistance and emotional regulation services, and working with school-aged children to support their advancement into society. She serves as the CEW+ programming intern, assisting Counselors and Program Managers with various programs.

UMSI Academic Success Midterm Wellness Event

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 rackhamdeworkshops@umich.edu to see if we can accommodate your attendance.

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

We all know that elections have consequences. Bracing ourselves for the impact of any outcome can be incredibly difficult when so much is at stake. During our October Community Conversation, you will engage with fellow SEAS & PitE community members and discover ways you can protect your own peace of mind in the lead up and outcome of the upcoming 2026 midterm election. We will also make time for an optional Nature Walk to follow!

Learn more about GCC Denmark: Inequality & Social Change at this info session with Senior Study Abroad Advisor Callie Rouse and Program Instructor Rebecca Christensen!


Program Description: Denmark is consistently ranked among the happiest countries in the world and is known for its universal healthcare system, tuition-free education from kindergarten through graduate school, and open prison system. In this course, we will use a sociological lens to compare and contrast the education, public health, and criminal legal systems in the United States and Denmark. During our three weeks abroad, we will examine the causes and consequences of racism, socioeconomic disparities, and other social inequalities within the Copenhagen community. By immersing yourself in Danish culture, you will learn about the country's unique norms, values, and policies, and how they differ from American ways of living.
Through visits to community organizations, conversations with guest speakers, and cultural excursions, you will gain firsthand insight into Danish society. By engaging in ongoing reflection and active learning, you will develop a greater awareness of your social identities within a global context, deepen your understanding of your own worldview, and consider your role as an agent of social change. Together, we will explore both the possibilities and challenges of applying Danish models of social welfare to create a more just and equitable society in the United States.

Join Professor August Evrard and CGIS Advisor, Joy Richardson, to learn more about the CGIS: Global Course Connections (GCC) in Cape Town, South Africa - Energy Landscape program. This GCC program offers the unique opportunity to pair your on-campus winter studies with an exciting hands-on 3-week global experience taught by August Evrard in the summer.
Across the world, a large-scale energy transition away from fossil fuels and toward renewable energy sources is underway. In South Africa, students will experience this transition up close by examining how social, political, financial, and environmental factors interact to drive hopeful progress (e.g., in solar, wind, grid transmission and carbon credits) within the country's massively coal-driven economy.

You can view the GCC South Africa application here.

Join CGIS Internship Manager Rachel Reuter to learn more about CGIS's international internship programs available for Spring/Summer 2027. These 8-week, unpaid international internship programs offer opportunities across a wide range of locations, academic interests, and career fields, and students can earn up to 6 academic credits.
In this session, students will learn more about each internship program, including locations, the application process, potential placements, academic requirements, eligibility requirements, and other key details.
CGIS: Summer International Internships with IES AbroadCGIS: Summer International Internships with CIEECGIS: Summer International Internships with Sage CorpsCGIS: Summer International Internships with OmprakashDATES:
Thursday, October 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm (Info Session)Thursday, December 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm (Info Session)Friday, January 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm (Info Session)Friday, January 29, 12:00pm - 2:00pm (Drop-in Group Advising)

The Research Administration Advisory Council (RAAC) Communications Subcommittee conducts periodic Virtual Networking Sessions, which are geared toward anyone who works, or is interested, in research administration at U-M. Many of the sessions have a specific topic with guests and subject matter experts, and some sessions are meant to serve as open networking opportunities.

Securing What Comes Next: Cybersecurity Leadership in the Age of AIA fireside chat with Nikesh Arora, Chairman and CEO of Palo Alto Networks
Register today to attend the latest Leadership in Technology: Distinguished Lecture Series as we welcome Nikesh Arora, chairman and CEO of Palo Alto Networks, a Fortune 500 company and global leader in AI and cybersecurity serving enterprises and governments worldwide. Arora will join Ravi Pendse, vice president for information technology and chief information officer at U-M, for a candid, forward-looking conversation about cybersecurity leadership in the age of AI.
Thursday, October 22, 2026 • 2–3 p.m. (Check-In begins: 1 p.m.)
Rackham Auditorium, University of Michigan Central Campus
915 E. Washington St., Ann Arbor, MI 48109