All Sessions

The Master's Career Pathways Series helps master's students make informed career decisions, identify relevant opportunities, and communicate the value of their training. Through guided planning, university resources, skill-building sessions, and conversations with alumni, participants will explore career paths and prepare for their next steps.

Attendance is limited to currently enrolled MS students.

If you have any questions, please reach out Dr. Ioannis Chremos ([email protected])

Weekly gathering for students, staff, and faculty to build community with the Trotter/MESA 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!

Rackham’s public scholarship programs are designed to help graduate students like you to develop the experience and knowledge necessary to lead collaborative research, teaching, and creative projects with community partners and organizations beyond the university through workshops, funding, and resources.

Are you curious to learn more about any of the four core public scholarship programs Rackham offers, including the Institute for Social Change, the Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellowship program, the Rackham Public Scholarship Grant program, or the Community Engaged Course Design Workshop? Then this info & speed mentoring session is for you!

In the first part of the session, Rackham staff will briefly introduce each of the four programs, outlining how they can help you become a more community engaged scholar and educator.

During the second part, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and talk directly with program alumni. In two rounds of speed-mentoring conversations in small breakout rooms, alumni of the program you are most interested in will share with you a bit more about their experience in the program and how it contributed to their career trajectory in and beyond graduate school.

You will be able to ask alumni any questions you might have regarding the programs, their career paths, and current work. These might include questions about the application process, navigating conversations with your advisor, or connecting your program experience to your scholarship and other professional development opportunities at Michigan.

The 90-minute info & speed mentoring session will take place on Tuesday, November 17, from 12 to 1:30 pm via Zoom. After an initial 10-15 minutes of information sharing, the remainder of the session is reserved for two rounds of speed-mentoring conversations depending on your interests. Students are welcome to join one or two breakouts as their schedule allows. If you are curious, you can find out more about the invited alumni in this overview.

Staff will reach out to registered participants at least two weeks prior to the event with a form for participants to sign up for up to two mentoring breakouts they would like to attend.

We hope to see you on November 17! If you have any questions about the event, please feel free to get in touch with the Rackham Program in Public Scholarship team at [email protected].
If you have any questions about the event, please feel free to get in touch with the Rackham Program in Public Scholarship team at [email protected].

Lunch with the Rackham Deans | 2026–2027Want to connect with Rackham leadership? Join the Rackham Student Government (RSG) for our Lunch with the Deans series!
This is an opportunity for graduate students to meet the Rackham Deans, share their experiences, ask questions, and engage in open conversations about graduate student life at the University of Michigan.
RSG will host four in-person events throughout the 2026–2027 academic year on Central and North Campus.
Fall 2026North Campus — Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Central Campus — Monday, November 23, 2026
Winter 2027North Campus — Tuesday, February 9, 2027
Central Campus — Tuesday, February 16, 2027
Have a question for the Deans?We encourage all graduate students to participate! Whether you have questions, feedback, or simply want to get to know Rackham leadership, we welcome your voice.
Unable to attend? You can still share your questions with the Deans by emailing [email protected] or submitting them through the RSVP form.
RSVP is highly encouraged. We look forward to seeing you there!

The Monthly International Student Impact Circle is an intimate gathering for international students across the University of Michigan to connect, reflect, and share experiences related to campus climate and life at U-M. This space is designed to support meaningful conversation around the changes and challenges that may be affecting international students.
Through facilitated dialogue, the series aims to build community, offer mutual support, and create room for reflection, processing, and healing.
Each session will focus on a theme relevant to international student experiences, with guiding questions designed to encourage connection and thoughtful conversation.
Fall Themes:
November: Navigating Culture ShockDecember: Navigating Semester-End StressRefreshments will be provided!
Please note: This is a structured event that will begin promptly at 12:00 p.m. and is not a drop-in style program. This space is not intended to provide legal advice or guidance on policy implications. Circles will be moderated and facilitated by the Office of Student Conflict Resolution (OSCR).

November meeting for the Topics in Classical Intersectionalities (TiCI) RIW.

Preparing to apply to the University of Michigan Master of Health Informatics (MHI) program? This application-focused session will guide you through the application process and help you understand what is required to submit a complete application.
We’ll review application requirements, required materials, important deadlines, and other key steps in the process. You’ll also have an opportunity to ask questions and receive guidance from a member of the UMSI admissions team.
Students who attend a live session will receive an application fee waiver following the presentation.
This session is designed for prospective students who are preparing to apply or want a closer look at the application process. For a broader introduction to the field of information, the MHI program, student experience, and career pathways, prospective students are encouraged to attend an Explore the MHI session.
All listed Apply to the MHI sessions feature the same presentation and are offered at different times for your convenience

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

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.

Want to build your confidence and fluency using English in class discussions, written assignments, and in conversations on campus?

Come meet ELI’s faculty to learn about our Academic English Mini-Courses and enjoy some free pizza!

This is a casual, drop-in style event. There is no formal presentation.
Come anytime during the session!

The Robotics Advising Super Session is your one-stop destination to explore all things robotics—no prior experience required! Discover what exciting courses will be offered in Winter 2027, along with helpful information on the growing field and undergraduate major of Robotics.

Here’s what you’ll experience:

Insider info on Winter 207 courses — find the perfect class for your interests and schedule.
Resource round-up — learn about research, student orgs, and hands-on opportunities open to students from any background.
Meet-the-faculty — get your questions answered face-to-face during our in-person session (exclusive!)
Peer Perspectives — hear from current Robotics majors about what sparked their interest and how robotics can fit with other majors like engineering, computer science, art, and more.
Come for the information, stay for the inspiration—and see how Robotics can be part of your U-M journey!

Join via Zoom: https://umich.zoom.us/j/91759062855

The workshops aim is to
teach participants situational awareness and prevention skills to leave them
better equipped to deal with everything from harassment to potentially violent
people to sexual assault. Participants will take part in verbal exercises,
physical drills and discussion.

Interested in spending a summer in Japan? Join GPI US for an information session about the Global Studies Program, a one-of-a-kind volunteer opportunity for college students to work alongside Japanese students across Japan
As a Group Leader, participants will spend three weeks at different Japanese institutions, leading English discussions, facilitating group projects, and encouraging intercultural exchange. Participants will also have opportunities to experience Japanese culture firsthand through homestays, travel, and collaboration with students from around the world. With most major expenses covered, this program offers college students an affordable opportunity to spend three weeks in Japan while gaining international leadership experience.
During this information session, attendees will learn about the program's mission, Group Leader responsibilities, travel accommodations, covered expenses, and the Summer 2027 application process. Whether you're interested in Japanese culture, international education, or developing leadership skills, this session offers a chance to explore a meaningful experience abroad!

Sign up for a two-hour work session, with a hot lunch with colleagues! The Faculty On-Campus Work Retreats provide 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.
There are both morning and afternoon sessions available. Morning sessions also offer the option of coming early to enjoy an extended three-hour session. Breakfast snacks, coffee, and tea will be provided.
During the lunch provided at each work session, there will be 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 ~7,800 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 event page is here.

All community members are invited to join this event to learn from a panel of recent Michigan Biostatistics graduates. Alumni from various backgrounds will share insights from and answer questions about their early career experiences.

Panelists for the event include:


Reeta Bhanini, MS ('24)
Biostatistician at Blue Cross Blue Shield


Grace Tiernon, MS ('23)
Principal Statistician at Eli Lilly & Company


Maya Watanabe, MS ('23)
Statistician for the Cooperative Studies Program Coordinating Center at the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs


Students may choose to:
Attend an in-person gathering in SPH I, Room 1690 to view this virtual panel discussion, or Individually register to view this virtual session remotely.

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 members of UMSI admissions and advising teams
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.

Today's topics will include Earth’s Place in the Universe and Patterns on Earth. Please be sure to arrive on time around 11AM!

Estabrook Elementary is having us fill out an online volunteer form. The link to the form can be found here: https://app.informedk12.com/link_campaigns/ycs-volunteer-release-form?token=J5kcUqmg12wpECLCo9Nif1kt

Kelly Maxwell, College of LSA; Kathy Wong(lau) CSU East Bay

Take a break and create a small woodland friend! Participants will cut out and stitch together a felt hedgehog. No experience required and all materials provided. Open to all U-M staff and faculty.

Open to faculty, staff, and Michigan Medicine.

Ethics 101 is an introductory workshop designed to help U‑M employees navigate everyday situations where the “right next step” may not be obvious. Grounded in the university’s values and the realities of our work, the session builds shared language for ethical decision-making, offers practical tools for addressing uncertainty, and clarifies when and where to seek guidance. Participants will work through brief, relatable scenarios and leave with concrete strategies they can apply immediately.

Participants will be able to:

Understand and apply UM’s definition of ethical conduct.
Recognize common “ethical tension” situations in university settings (e.g., conflicts of interest, gifts, appropriate use of resources, data stewardship, respectful conduct).
Identify practical steps to take when an ethical issue arises.
Practice using short scenarios to choose value-aligned responses and identify next best actions.

The Training and Development Committee Presents TaD Talks. Our Training and Development Talks are an opportunity to learn from a content area expert on campus and then provide space to have meaningful discussions amongst your advising peers on campus. The goal is to learn something new and share ideas across our campus community.

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 ([email protected]), Kelly Wenzka ([email protected]), or Ally Bergman ([email protected]).

Rackham/Sweetland Workshops, co-sponsored by the Rackham Graduate
School, cover a host of topics designed to help graduate students in
various aspects of writing.

[Open to Faculty and Staff]
Step back in time and look out into the cosmos! Built in 1854, the historic Detroit Observatory is the University of Michigan’s oldest scientific facility and a newly reimagined space where history, astronomy, and cutting-edge digital exhibits meet.
Join Observatory experts for a guided journey through Michigan’s history, written in the stars. Whether you are a space enthusiast, history technology buff, or curious visitor, this tour offers a rare look at the instruments and ideas that shaped modern astronomy in America.

Highlights!
Historic Telescopes: View the original 1857 Fitz Refractor telescope and the Meridian Circle telescope in their authentic historic domes.
Interactive & Digital Exhibits: Discover the stories of 19th-century astronomers, midwestern science, and campus life through modern multimedia installations in the new classroom and exhibition spaces.
Campus & Astronomy History: Learn how the Observatory played a key role in the early development of the University of Michigan and scientific research.
✨ New Exhibit: "Fill the Ranks": The Civil War and the University of Michigan
Details:
Location: Judy and Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory 1398 E. Ann Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 (Entrance on Observatory Street)Please meet in the lobby of the Observatory, off Observatory Street. Admission: Free!Time Slot: November 18, 2026 at 3PMParking & Transportation: Parking is available in surrounding U-M campus structures and near University Hospital (E. Ann St. & Observatory St.)

This workshop series helps graduate students and
postdoctoral fellows build the professional skills needed to succeed in
today’s competitive job market. With a focus on biomedical and life
sciences, and biomedical engineering, you will gain the strategies and
confidence to pursue careers in academia, industry, or beyond. Through
interactive sessions that blend presentations with hands-on activities,
you will practice proven approaches to job applications, networking,
interviewing, and career planning, so you can stand out to employers and
take the next step with confidence.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this series, you will be able to:
Craft strong application materials that showcase your research expertise and transferable skills using the W.H.O. method.Build connections and network effectively with a strong elevator pitch and an optimized LinkedIn profile (Headline-About-Experience format).Succeed in interviews by applying the S.T.A.R. method and approach salary negotiations confidently.Design a strategic job search with S.M.A.R.T. goals and plan long-term career growth through an Individual Development Plan.If you have any questions, please reach out Dr. Ioannis Chremos ([email protected])

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!

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.

Join SMTD Student Success for a new workshops series for Fall 2026: The SMTD Student Success Toolkit! This series is focused on practical, actionable tips that you can integrate into your personal routines and academic work.

Session One, led by SMTD Graduate students Tyrese Byrd, Luis Armando Rivera, and Katie Smith, focuses on study skills. Get tips on how to level up your study plans and ideas for balancing workflow.

Session Two, led by SMTD Librarians Corinne Forstot-Burke and Jason Imbesi, focuses on research skills. Learn about the multitude of resources available through the U-M Library System, get ideas about improving your research, and take a mini-tour of the SMTD Library.

Session Three, led by SMTD Associate Director of Scholarships & Financial Aid Ann Wank, focuses on budgeting for housing using financial aid. Learn about how to create a basic budget and how to plan for housing with funds from your financial aid award.

Back by popular demand! The MDining Facility Tour was very popular earlier in the semester and many of your remained on the waitlist once the tour capacity had filled up. So, here's round 2 for those of you who couldn't make it! You do not qualify for this tour if you took the MDining tour before.

The MDining tour on 11/18 will start promptly at 6 p.m. and will last 2 hours until 8 p.m.. We will all meet up at 5:50 p.m. at 603 East Madison- South Quad dining to start the tour promptly at 6.

***The tour is limited to 15 students only, so please sign up asap***
If you sign up and are unable to attend, you must cancel your registration as the system will pull from the waitlist to let others in to newly open spots.
See you on Wed, Nov 18!

Join us for Dancing Through Campus, a fun-filled night of dance, dining, and discussion! Guests will learn about the role of dance within culture, discuss the meaning of identity, and explore heritage beyond their own. Dancing Through Campus is an interactive event where you can explore diversity on campus, discover a new move, try a new food, learn a new phrase, and make a new friend.

Travel all around the world in just a few hours, learning dances from every corner of the globe and making new friends along the way.
Attendees are encouraged to wear their cultural attire, but all are welcome to come however they feel comfortable!

Date: November 18, 2026
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: DOW 1010
AI’s biggest bottleneck isn’t chips. It’s electricity. Grid connections take years, and the world’s major turbine makers are sold out into the 2030s. Parallax is tackling that gap head-on: the San Francisco startup is designing a 10 MW gas turbine from a clean sheet to deliver firm, 24/7 power directly at data center campuses. The company recently emerged from stealth with $117 million in funding from Greylock, General Catalyst, Eclipse, Lux Capital, and Founders Fund.
Join us as founder and CEO Carl Schoeller shares the story behind Parallax and what it takes to build hard things fast. A Stanford-trained mechanical engineer and serial hardware founder, Carl previously founded the defense company Theseus and shipped components at Tesla and Apple. He’ll dig into the AI and energy landscape, the realities of launching a hardware startup, and career opportunities for engineers who want to work on problems that matter.
Whether you’re into turbomachinery, energy systems, manufacturing, or just curious about where the AI buildout is headed, this is one not to miss.
Bring your resume! Connect with the Parallax team to learn more about career opprotunities!

The University of Michigan School of Public Health Public Health Practice & Global Engagement team has organized a series of events over two days to bring our Grenadian partners to campus for a reciprocal, practice-oriented exchange. This is in collaboration with the Public Health Action Support Team, Region V Public Health Training Center, School of Information Engaged Learning Office, LSA Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, School of Nursing Office of Global Affairs, Center for Global Health Equity, and Office of the Provost Global Engagement Team.

You are welcome to join us for all or part of the event, depending on your role. Please click on each event below for more information.

This workshop will explore the many transferable skills you have gained during graduate school and how to translate these skills to the non-academic job market. We’ll review transferable skills employers value (e.g., collaboration, critical thinking, project management) and discuss the types of graduate school experiences where you may have honed these skills. You will have time to reflect on your unique experiences and articulate the transferable skills gained from them. To get the most out of the session, please review this worksheet and come prepared with questions and/or experiences to share. 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.

Please join the Bowman Center for an open house celebrating the opening of our new home at 309 Maynard Street.
We look forward to welcoming you into this new space and celebrating the people, relationships, scholarship, and community that have shaped the Bowman Center over the past 20 years.
As part of the open house, we will unveil a mural created by Detroit-based muralist Bakpak Durden that offers a creative expression of the spirit and vision of the Bowman Center and our next chapter.
Guests are invited to stroll through the new office, experience the mural, connect with colleagues and community members, and enjoy refreshments throughout the afternoon.
We hope you will join us as we mark this meaningful moment in the life of the Bowman Center and celebrate both where we have been and where we are going.

These are grab-and-go style events designed to celebrate our international students' cultural holidays! Stop by to grab some food and learn more about these cultural celebrations!

Learn more about applying for the Graf-Meiland Scholarships awarded to rising seniors in the LSA Honors Program for academic excellence and/or interdisciplinarity. Scholarships are in the $5000 range. 1st- and 2nd-year students are welcome to attend for the purpose of planning their academic pursuits. Find more information here: https://lsa.umich.edu/honors/Upper-Division/honors-awards---grants/graf-meiland-scholarships.html

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.

Take a break to share some gratitude (and pie!). Stop by the OGPS Lounge on Thursday, November 19 from 1–3 PM to write a note of thanks to someone who’s made a difference in your life — we’ll even mail it for you!
Enjoy a slice of fall pie*, good company, and a moment to slow down before the holiday break.
*while supplies last

Join IGR for a special open house as we celebrate our new home at 530 E. Liberty Street.
We're excited to welcome you into our living room! Tour our student space and offices, enjoy good music, and grab some tasty hors d'oeuvres with friends and colleagues.
Who's invited? This event is open to our whole extended IGR community—we can't celebrate without you! That includes current and former students in IGR courses, IGR minors, CommonGround team members and Summer Youth Dialogues fellows, student colleagues, staff and faculty friends, Community of Scholars members, community partners, and local alumnx. Students are welcome to bring a friend, too!
Accessibility:
IGR is located on the lower level of the Liberty Centre building (530 E. Liberty) at the corner of Maynard and Liberty Streets.Stair access at the Maynard Street entrance is available by MCard.An elevator—with several specific accessibility barriers—is available on Liberty Street through the neighboring entrance (520 E. Liberty). Use the intercom next to the entrance to be buzzed in to 520 for the elevator. (For backup/urgent access: Please call us at (734) 936-1875)Have an accessibility request or question? Let us know at [email protected].

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

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.

Ever wondered what our students experience every day? Now’s your chance! Join your fellow staff from across the college for a special Science Demo Show on November 20th, 10-11am, in Room 170, Weiser Hall.
For one lively hour, step into your students’ shoes and get a front-row seat to the fun, curiosity, and excitement they enjoy in the classroom. Our high-energy presenters will wow you with amazing live experiments and invite you to become part of the action—no lab coat required! Whether you’re a science buff or just looking for some midday excitement, this is the show for you.
For those who attended last year, we will have a mix of different demonstrations as well as some repeats this year!
Space is limited, so secure your spot! Please RSVP so we know you’ll be joining us.
Don’t miss out—come curious and leave amazed! Mark your calendar, bring your sense of wonder, and see what the students see every day!


This event is for staff only. Any UM staff are welcome to attend!

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.

For students interested in design thinking, visual composition, working collaboratively, critical thinking and analysis, and gaining skills with tools and techniques relevant to a wide range of material processes, the Stamps School offers an eighteen-credit minor in studio art and design. It is required that all interested students attend an info session as the first step of the process. If you have questions, please email [email protected].

Join Professor Joshua Rabinowitz and CGIS Advisor, Joy Richardson, to learn more about the CGIS: Global Course Connections (GCC) in Rome, Italy - Modern Italy and Political Psychology 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 Joshua Rabinowitz in the summer.
Using Rome, Italy, as an experiential laboratory, this course connection will tie the theories and findings of social and political psychology to the modern Italian context. You will see through museum visits, architectural tours, artistic and cultural experiences, and class discussions how social identity, collective action, and political ideology (including fascism and contemporary populism) have resonated through the last 200 years of Italian history.

You can view the GCC Italy application here.

“How are public universities sustaining their commitments to global education as they navigate today’s challenges? What is at stake for international students and scholars, and for all students’ access to global opportunities?”
Provosts from three Midwestern public universities come together to discuss these questions and more as they consider a path forward.

In Conversation:
Laurie McCauley, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, University of MichiganJohn Ciorciari, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor, Indiana University BloomingtonJohn Coleman, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignRemarks by
Mike Solomon, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs–Graduate Studies and Dean, Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate StudiesValeria Bertacco, Vice Provost for Engaged Learning
Conversation moderated by Youngju Ryu, Director, International Institute
Refreshments will be served before the event.

Interested in trying journaling, or looking for a little guidance to make it part of your routine? Join us for this 4 part virtual journaling workshop designed to provide space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself.
Each month, we’ll explore a different topic through guided prompts and opportunities for personal reflection. This is a calm, low-pressure space, and you are welcome to participate in whatever way feels most comfortable to you. Cameras are optional, and there is no expectation to share what you write.
Whether you’re new to journaling or already have a practice, bring a notebook, find a comfortable space, and take some intentional time for yourself.