All Sessions

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

As part of our Financial Education Series, this virtual event is designed to help demystify tax filing for graduate students—an area that isn’t always as straightforward as we might hope.

Ed Jennings, tax director at the University of Michigan, will walk participants through how to prepare for the upcoming tax season. This session is geared toward domestic students.

Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions throughout the presentation.


Those who register will receive a copy of the slides and access to the recording.
Please note that the recording may take a few weeks to process.

Connect virtually with the MSI Academic Advising team for an interactive session designed to set you up for success in the AMDP. You’ll meet your advisors, learn what to expect from graduate-level coursework, review degree requirements, and walk through key registration and internship procedures. You’ll also work directly with advisors to begin building a personalized academic plan for timely and confident completion of the program.

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!

Calling all stressed SMTD students to join our wellness group series to learn about the impacts of stress, strategies to cope, and enjoy a free lunch! Each session we will focus on different stress management techniques and provide a safe space for students to share their stressors. Students are welcome to attend one wellness group or all four. While it is targeted for SMTD students, any students are welcome to attend.

These mental health education and support groups are a service of the U-M Eisenberg Family Depression Center, in partnership with the School of Music, Theatre & Dance’s Wellness Program.

Registration is not required for in-person wellness groups, but is recommended so there is enough lunch for all attendees.

Please join the ABCA Committee in-person or virtually to discuss global, national, and local matters currently impacting advisors and students. Snacks will be provided for the in-person participants!
The Advising Council at the University of Michigan, or ACUM, brings together those who advise to best serve our students through the sharing of information, ideas, and best practices across U-M. We welcome your involvement in our committees and future events.
R2: Create rapport and build academic advising relationships

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.

Considering law school, but need a master financial plan? Wondering how the recent changes to Federal Loan caps may impact the costs of your legal education? Join Sophia Sim, George Washington Law’s Associate Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid, for a discussion about how to finance your legal education with a focus on minimizing your debt. Students of all levels are encouraged to attend.
Attendees will be entered into a raffle to win a 7 Sage LSAT prep course!

Join DPSS and the International Center for a special session of their Early Intervention & Personal Safety Strategies workshop. This training emphasizes situational awareness so you can spot and avoid potential trouble, recognize escalating behaviors, and use techniques for safely intervening and responding when a person is posing a risk. Snacks will be provided.
For more information abotu DPSS trainings, visit https://www.dpss.umich.edu/prevention-and-training/training-and-presentations/

STPP Alumni Chat with Tyler Hoard - Register Here!
Date and Time: Mar 12, 2026, 3:30-4:30 pm EDT
Location: Weill Hall, Room 3240
The Science, Technology, and Public Policy Program is excited to welcome STPP Alumnus and Associate Physical Scientist at the RAND Corporation, Tyler Hoard (PhD/STPP '24), for afternoon snacks and conversation. Tyler will share his academic path and current work experience, where he delivers high-impact policy research and analysis across national security, biosecurity, space policy, and emerging technology portfolios within multiple research divisions and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs).
Speaker Bio:
Tyler Hoard is an associate physical scientist at the RAND Corporation with interests spanning biosecurity, space policy, and emerging technologies. He holds a Ph.D. in Cell and Developmental Biology from the University of Michigan, where he also earned a graduate certificate in Science, Technology, and Public Policy. At RAND, his research portfolio includes projects on biotechnology, AI, synthetic biology, food security, and the commercial space industry.

Whether you are new to WISE and interested in learning more about who we are and what we do or are simply looking for ways to connect with other STEM students or hoping to get more involved with us, we invite you to join us for our all-community meetings. You can expect a brief update about upcoming events, resources available, and even share about relevant events you are hosting with our community. Then we will bring out snacks, crafts, puzzles, and our massage chair for you to relax, make new friends, and hang out in our space. All STEM undergraduate/graduate students and postdocs are welcome to attend.

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Three independent workshops. Attend one, attend two, or attend them all.

Join the Central Student Government for Dinner on March 12th from 6 PM to 7 PM in the South-East Room of Pierpont Commons as we discuss ways to bridge the divide between North and Central Campuses. Students will enjoy dinner provided by CSG and discuss their experiences with both North and Central campuses with CSG leaders, and discuss what works and what could be changed or improved upon to bridge the gap between the two. Students who are unable to attend but have ideas about how to bridge the gap between North and Central campuses are encouraged to submit questions to us via email (csgfrontoffice@umich.edu). Registration is required to attend.

Join us for an evening of themed humanities trivia and delicious food! Come with a team of 4-5, or join a team when you arrive! Space is limited and pre-registration is required for food ordering purposes. Prizes will be awarded to everyone a part of the winning team!

Join us for our two-part AA&PI Heritage Month Opening! We will start with the opening which includes a Keynote Speaker and dinner. Registration is required for this portion of the event. The second part will be an Art Fair highlighting Student Art/Artists that center their work around AA&PI communities.

This energizing 1-hour in-person session provides safe, supportive, and intentional space for staff across DOIM to connect, converse, and build relationships of support and collaboration for the future. Start your day by brewing new connections - Join us for coffee and pastries from 9:30am-10:00am (optional) before the event begins. A structured networking session will follow 10:00am-11:00am.

Through structured conversations and rotating breakout groups, participants will:

• Build foundations for lasting relationships and networks across divisions fostering a supportive environment for unique ongoing, mutually beneficial connections that promote continuous learning, career development, and cross-divisional collaboration across DOIM.

• Engage in a supportive environment focused on community, well-being, and mutual respect.

• Share career development insights and resources.

Hosted by the Department of Internal Medicine IMPOWER Council Staff Development Work Group

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

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 whose 1st Semester at U of M was Fall 2025) University of Michigan Freshmen.

Learn how a vinyl cutter and printing press work firsthand! Student-created designs are available for you to design a pencil case. Use the tools with staff guidance and take home your very own creation!

What does it mean to be an academic and an activist? Join the Faculty Senate Committee for Fairness, Equity, and Inclusion for a moderated panel on the topic of “Community Action.” This event is specifically for faculty across all three campuses. Panel members will speak to their areas of expertise related to community action, what community action can look like for faculty members who want to engage in social change work, and action steps faculty can take to promote justice. After the panel presentation, we will take questions from the audience. Food will be provided.
Moderator:
Stephanie Vidaillet Gelderloos, Lecturer IV in English, Department of Language and Communication, College of Arts, Sciences and Education
Speakers:
Finn Bell, Assistant Professor of Health and Human Services, College of Education, Health and Human Services
Dan Birchok, IGS Program Coordinator and Faculty Liaison to the Center for Global Engagement, IGS and Associate Professor of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice, Department of Behavioral Sciences, College of Arts, Sciences and Education
M. Candace Christensen (they/them), Associate Professor of Social Work
Terri Friedline, Professor of Social Work
Lisa M. Lapeyrouse, Associate Professor of Health Science and Administration, Department of Public Health and Health Sciences, College of Health Sciences, and Program Director, National Center for Institutional Diversity
Natalie Sampson, Professor of Health and Human Services, College of Education, Health and Human Services, and Adjunct Associate Professor of Health Behavior and Health Equity, School of Public Health

Join University of Michigan Leadership Certificate program staff and student representatives for an info session and Q&A prior to submitting your application! We will offer both an in-person session (snacks provided) and a virtual session.
Personal pre-advising appointments are also available by contacting LeadershipCertificate@umich.edu.
Attending an info session or pre-advising appointment is highly recommended to support your application to the program.
*The Leadership Certificate is open to UM-Ann Arbor undergraduates with an anticipated graduation term of Winter 2027 or later.

This event will feature a screening of the documentary After Uvalde: Guns, Grief, and Texas Politics, followed by a facilitated discussion connecting the film’s themes to the work of Amnesty International. The documentary examines the social, political, and emotional consequences of the Uvalde school shooting, highlighting issues of gun violence, government accountability, and the protection of human rights. Amnesty International recognizes gun violence as a human rights issue, particularly in relation to the right to life, security, and freedom from violence. Through this event, participants will explore how advocacy organizations like Amnesty International address gun violence through research, policy recommendations, and global activism, aligning with the Global Scholars Program’s mission to promote global awareness, social responsibility, and civic engagement.

The Forum for Research in Medieval Studies (FoRMS), first formed as a
Rackham Interdisciplinary Workshop (RIW) in Fall 2010, serves as a structure
for the Medieval Lunch series and a reading group for graduate students. In its geographical, historical, and disciplinary scope, FoRMS aims to
provide an important forum for graduate students and faculty to discuss their
work as contributions to the broad field of “medieval studies.” At FoRMS
sponsored lunches throughout the semester, graduate students can present their
ongoing research and receive feedback from other members of the FoRMS
community. FoRMS also sponsors interdisciplinary reading groups and other
social events, which are organized on a more ad-hoc basis.

As part of our harm reduction activities around high-risk events, Beyond The Diag is coordinating the distribution of bagels to students who are planning to celebrate. This is also an opportunity to talk to students about reducing risks related to alcohol and other drugs, and will feature important messaging and advice from Stay In The Blue. We welcome student, staff and faculty participants, and will be joined by colleagues from Wolverine Wellness, AAPD and DPSS.
For the first time, this event will take place across two days - Saturday, March 15 and Monday, March 17. We welcome volunteers for both dates! We will gather on Central Campus, where we will distribute bagels, giveaway items and educational materials to students. Mobile teams will also go from there to other areas across Central Campus to distribute bagels and engage with students. Volunteers will be contacted closer to the event to provide information on the specific location and activities for each date.
If you have any questions, please contact Mark Simmonds, Program Manager for Beyond The Diag - masimmo@umich.edu

Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum invites you to explore your connection to nature and creativity.
Join us for "Art in the Arb", a special workshop series designed to welcome U-M students, staff, and faculty to Nichols Arboretum through a shared arts experience. Through these events, you'll be inspired by the beauty of nature and invited to explore your creativity, all while connecting with others.
No prior art experience is required; all levels are welcome. All materials are provided. Bring your curiosity and love for the outdoors!

Hello College of Engineering Students!
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 March 16th 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

Come join Lauren Czarnowczan, Student Programs Specialist, from the University of Michigan School of Public Health Practice Team in collaboration with the IDEAS for Health Equity Team, and 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 winter semester, with additional opportunities to learn more about the experience of staff or former intern. See below for each indicated opportunity.
Please select only one tour date as seats are limited.
Wednesday, January 14 from 2:30 - 4PM - Mini outbreak activity Friday, January 30 from 2:00 - 3:30PM - Internship sharingFriday, February 20 from 11:30AM - 1PM - WCHD staff info sharing Monday, March 16 from 11:30AM - 1PM - WCHD staff info sharing
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.

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.).

Participants develop and practice skills to effectively build rapport with, interview, and collect stories or information from communities.
For intermediate and advanced students who are working on projects with large communication, rapport, and/or interviewing elements. Students at this level may be:

Establishing relationships with community members while working with community partner organizationsConducting qualitative research or assisting with a research projectCollecting stories or interviews from community partners and/or community members


This workshop is open to all master's students, Ph.D. students, and postdoctoral scholars at the University of Michigan. Any questions, please reach out to rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu.

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.

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 whose 1st Semester at U of M was Fall 2025) University of Michigan Freshmen.

The Arts Initiative invites members of Visual Arts and Publications student orgs to discuss your various orgs' needs and wants at Michigan, and to share your thoughts with fellow org members and the Arts Initiative. We want to learn about what we can do to help your orgs here at Michigan! We'll also have some snacks, giveaways, and prizes. This is part of a series of gatherings we're planning with groups across shared artistic practices-- we're excited to learn from the Visual Arts and Publications orgs!
Please RSVP to let us know you're coming!

Join leaders of the U-M Student Success and Advising Technology team for updates on the LSA Advising File transition project. Learn about current progress, next steps, and how to get involved! This hybrid event is co-sponsored by the ACUM Technology Committee.

Join us for the 4th annual Engineering Education Innovation (EEI) Days this spring!
This year’s events feature two luncheon discussions in March and April and an all-day symposium in May. Join us as Michigan Engineering instructors share their innovative teaching practices. Visit the EEI Days website for updates and a call for proposals, open through March 31, 2026.
Add these events to your calendar, and register using the link below!
Access and Accessibility Luncheon: Tues, March 17, 11:30am - 1:00pmAssessment Innovation Luncheon: Wed, April 15, 11:30am - 1:00pmSymposium: Tues, May 12, 9:00am - 4:00pm

Weekly gathering for students, staff, and faculty to build community with the Trotter Team and discuss the week’s events. Organizations and units are encouraged to collaborate and offer light refreshments or share tea practices that center their cultural practices. Come join us for good conversation, food and fun!

Feeling lucky? Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a classic favorite! Join us for Lucky Bingo on March 17 from 2:30–3:30 PM in THSL 2955.

Play a few rounds, eat some snacks, and try your luck at winning fun prizes.

LSA Newnan Pre-Health Advising comes to YOU! Stop by to meet with a Pre-Health Advisor on a first-come, first-served basis. While registration is available, it is not required. We are looking forward to talking with you!

In a compelling lecture performance, author Jessica Roda presents themes from her groundbreaking book *For Women and Girls Only*, joined by actress, writer, and producer Malky Goldman—the book’s remarkable protagonist. The event offers a nuanced exploration of the representation of Hasidic female identity in media, on screen, and on stage. Goldman, who was raised in the ultra-Orthodox neighborhood of Mea Shearim in Jerusalem, shares her deeply personal journey navigating the arts from within and beyond the boundaries of her Hasidic upbringing. Through dialogue, multimedia, and live performance, the evening exposes the tensions between tradition and self-expression, visibility and erasure, community expectations and artistic freedom. Roda contextualizes Goldman’s story within broader questions of gender, religion, and representation, challenging reductive portrayals of Hasidic women in mainstream media. Goldman’s voice—grounded, creative, and courageous—offers a powerful counter-narrative, reclaiming agency and complexity for Hasidic female identities on public stages. The performance invites audiences to reconsider assumptions and listen to stories often silenced or misunderstood.

Join the Institute for the Humanities for Mosaics and Memory, a creative workshop that invites students to explore the history and significance of mosaics in Islamic visual culture through art, conversation, and community. The evening will begin with a short talk by Professor Christiane Gruber, offering insight into how mosaics have been used to convey meaning, beauty, and spirituality across Islamic history.

Following the talk, participants will take part in a hands-on workshop, crafting their own faux paper mosaics inspired by these traditions. The event will include a shared Iftar meal, providing space to relax, reflect, and connect with fellow students. No prior art experience is necessary—just curiosity and an appetite for learning (and dinner).

Sign up for a two-hour work session, followed by a hot lunch with colleagues. The Faculty On-Campus Work Retreats offer a quiet space to work with other scholars and artists, and an opportunity for you to prioritize your research and creative work by committing to one or two work sessions before teaching, service, and email take over the semester. Lunch, after the work session, is a chance to share interests and work with other colleagues, to learn about each others' research, to grow professional and social networks, and to experience the University as a collective.

The Work Retreats are open to all ~7,600 members of the Faculty Senate, including tenure-track professors, lecturers, research faculty, clinical faculty, librarians, archivists, and curators. The series was developed by the Faculty Senate Office, is supported by the Office of the Provost, and is co-sponsored by Librarian Mary Lawrence.

The retreats officially run from 10-1 (10-12 for quiet work time and 12-1 for lunch). Faculty are also invited to arrive at 9am to get in an extra hour of work (and enjoy coffee, tea, and breakfast snacks). You're welcome to arrive early, any time after 9 am.

Negotiation is something that many people feel unprepared for, especially during the job search process. We'll talk through the steps involved in salary negotiation, as well as negotiation tips that can be utilized in other contexts. Bring your questions, as there will be plenty of time for questions and answers. This event is intended to be interactive, and therefore a recording will not be available.

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

Campus Mind Works Wellness Group
College has a lot of different relationships - friends, advisors, professors, peers, family. Join our wellness group on Navigating Different Types of Relationships to learn some tips for balancing relationships, hear from other students and get some free lunch!
March 18 | 12:00 - 1:00 E.T. | Chrysler Center, Room 265 | Register: campusmindworks.org

Do you want to better understand your personal leadership style? Are you ready to lead collaborative research projects more effectively? This workshop utilizes the Michigan Model of Leadership (MMOL) to help you recognize your unique strengths and approach. You will explore various leadership styles and reflect on the challenges of collaborating across differences. We will also create a personalized leadership development plan for your future.
This workshop is tailored exclusively for master’s students at the University of Michigan. If you have any questions, please reach out to rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu.