All Sessions

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!

Date: Monday, November 10th at 6pm in 110 Weiser (also on the 8th floor!)
This open house will allow prospective students to:
Tour the 8th floor of Weiser Hall, home to the OS community
Meet and mingle with current OS students, faculty, and other prospective OSers
Get valuable application advice and insights
The evening will kick off with dinner and a chance to hear firsthand experiences from our amazing students and faculty. Afterward, we are offering optional application workshops and Q&A breakout sessions.


Important note: attendance at this event will NOT impact your eligibility as an applicant. This is a casual event designed to offer you a glimpse into the life of an OSer and answer any questions you might have.

Spectrum Center's Pronouns 101 workshop is for 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
HOW TO ATTEND
Registration is required. A zoom link will be shared with registrants prior to the workshop.
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

Join us for an immersive 2-hour tour of the University of Michigan-Flint Esports Center! Explore this cutting-edge facility designed for competitive gaming, collaboration, and innovation. Learn about the advanced technology powering the Esports Center, discover how it supports student engagement, and enjoy a Q&A session with staff. Don’t forget your camera—there will be great opportunities for photos throughout the tour!


Tour Details
- The tour will last roughly 2 hours, with a focus on the technology, gaming setups, and community resources available at the Esports Center.
- Includes time for questions and photos.
- Group size: 25
- Please arrive 15 minutes early; late arrivals may not be able to join the tour.

Meeting Spot:
Esports Center main entrance, University of Michigan-Flint campus.

Getting Here:
- Attendees are encouraged to use public transportation to the nearest campus bus stop. Limited parking is available in nearby lots.
- For parking information, refer to the UM-Flint campus parking map.
- Local bus route information is available via the Flint Mass Transportation Authority (MTA).

Tour Leaders:
Luke Rimarcik, Esports Program Manager

Join us for the ceremony and celebration for Steven J. Skerlos being named the J. Reid and Polly Anderson Professor of Manufacturing.
Steven J. Skerlos is the Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Skerlos pioneered the application of supercritical CO2 coolants for machining, boosting production rates in manufacturing while cutting energy, costs, hazardous chemicals and waste. His entrepreneurial ventures, including three U-M spinouts, underscore his commitment to moving research to practice. With his professorship and being the faculty director at the Center for Socially Engaged Engineering & Design, he prepares future engineers to integrate sustainability and entrepreneurship into advanced technology.
This event will feature remarks on Skerlos' career from colleagues and peers, as well as a talk by Skerlos on "Transforming Waste into Scalable Manufacturing Solutions."
Transforming Waste into Scalable Manufacturing Solutions
Abstract:
Manufacturing waste—spent chemistries, harmful emissions, and organic residues—is typically managed as an unavoidable cost. This talk reframes these streams as design inputs for high-performance manufacturing, guided by socially engaged engineering and systems-level design.

I describe research that began with membrane-based formulation and recycling of metalworking fluids, then evolved through factory-floor collaboration into the discovery of a supercritical CO₂ machining process that reduces cost, eliminates worker hazards, and improves manufacturing performance. In real-world production, the approach has achieved material removal rates up to five times faster than previously possible, with threefold improvement in tool life, and substantial reductions in environmental impact: approximately 70 percent lower global warming potential and 90 percent less water consumption. The approach has been adopted in factories across more than a dozen countries, recognized with the EPA Green Chemistry Award and Solar Impulse Efficient Solution certification, and continues to inform a growing body of academic research.

Parallel work on microbial systems in industrial and municipal contexts has led to the development of novel detection methods and the application of recirculating dynamic membranes to convert food waste and sewage sludge into renewable natural gas and fuels. Across these projects, a consistent translation framework has emerged: engage end users early, optimize for the metrics industry values, and develop fundamental sociotechnical understanding alongside manufacturable hardware to shorten the path from laboratory to implementation.

This lecture marks my acceptance of the J. Reid and Polly Anderson Professorship, with gratitude to those who have held it before me and deep appreciation for the collaborators and students whose contributions made this work possible.

How do we remember the Holocaust in 2025? "The Media of Holocaust Memory" brings together two leading Holocaust scholars to discuss the role of "high tech" computer algorithms and AI and "low tech" monuments and material artifacts as technologies for memorializing. In conversation with each other and the audience, Laura Levitt and Todd Presner will discuss how the ethical possibilities and challenges Holocaust memory have and will continue to evolve in the twenty-first century.

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

The Arts Initiative’s "Arts for All" events and workshop series aims to make the arts more accessible to everyone at U-M and throughout the local community. Led by talented teaching artists from the area and region, these events offer opportunities to explore creativity, learn more about art, and discover new artistic skills—all in a supportive and welcoming environment.

No prior experience is needed—everyone is encouraged to participate and experiment freely. Plus, all materials and supplies are provided, so you can simply show up and enjoy the experience!

Meet people outside your department, build community in STEM, and have a relaxing evening off work with WISE Night In! Our dinner parties are open to all undergrad and grad students in STEM disciplines as well as post-docs. Join us for making bookmarks out of clay and for a cozy autumn evening.
Two nights are available, so choose the one that best fits your schedule.

Join the Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences (QMSS) program for a night of fun with data at VIZ'D - a friendly, accessible data visualization & storytelling competition! Student teams of 2-3 will compete in 2 rounds. For each round, students will be given a "basket of data" to translate into engaging visualizations, charts, or figures using Excel, Tableau, R, or others -- your choice! Then, teams will have just a couple of minutes to present their data story and try to convince our live classroom audience to vote for their team's creations. Round 1 performance may bring your team an advantage (or sabotage!) during round 2!
Compete for glory, prizes, and something to add to your resume or personal website as a way to showcase your data skills!
Dinner will be provided to all attendees. Open to all U-M students!

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.

This session is part of the 2025-2026 Generative AI tutorial series hosted by the Michigan Institute for Data & AI in Society (MIDAS)
About: In this hands-on tutorial, we will demonstrate how to (and how not to) use GenAI tools like GPT for writing, debugging, and documenting research code. We will focus on features such as predictive code completion, code explanation, and various AI chat and agent features available in VS Code with GitHub Copilot. We will cover some hands-on exercises for particularly good use cases of AI assistance, including documentation and unit test cases, as well as accessing GitHub Copilot during your coding sessions on the Great Lakes Cluster.

The graduate school offers a series of meetings designed to orient faculty members who have recently taken on the role of chairing a department/program or directing the graduate program in their department/program. These sessions, hosted by Rackham associate deans, focus on various aspects of your role. We provide opportunities to discuss and learn how you can partner with Rackham and what Rackham resources you can rely on while carrying out the work of your role.

Wolverine Wellness invites you to join us for a lunch and learn interactive workshop that explores how we can help students lead with care by modeling intentional self-awareness and compassionate community care.

In fast-paced campus environments, it’s easy for both students and staff to move through the day without checking in with ourselves. For some, identifying or naming stress can feel unfamiliar or even unsafe. Yet, helping students tune in to their early warning signs can support resilience, reduce burnout, and foster a more sustainable approach to leadership and service.

Together, we will:



Unpack the relationship between stress and the eight dimensions of wellness



Explore how eustress and distress show up differently for students



Identify common stressors student leaders face — and how they impact well-being



Discuss evidence-based, short-term stress reduction techniques



Share campus resources and strategies that promote sustained mental health support



Discuss how you can encourage self-care and boundary-setting while supporting others



This session is ideal for professional staff, instructors and GSIs, student leaders, peer educators, or others in helping roles. Walk away with language, tools, and practices you can share with your students — and use to sustain your own wellness as you support theirs.

A series of workshops, panels, and presentations to help the Michigan Public Health community grow in their leadership skills and abilities.

Join us for a lunch workshop and wellness group where we will learn more about how anxiety can lead to procrastination and tips to cope with both. This FREE in-person educational wellness group is for students only and will include an interactive presentation 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.

The Poetry & Poetics Workshop is a Rackham Interdisciplinary Workshop committed to providing a forum in which professors 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 us for an engaging workshop where we’ll explore new insights from the recent Faculty Allies evaluation report and look ahead together. This session is designed to share key findings and gather your input on how we can best support your work in fostering healthy, inclusive communities within our graduate programs. Whether you’re a long-standing Faculty Ally or new to the role, join us to discuss possible pathways to further empower your work and our community. Your voice will shape the future direction of Faculty Allies, ensuring it continues to meet the needs of both you and your students.

Join us for "Dinner with ME: Learning the Mechanics of Etiquette," an interactive evening open to all students. Hosted by Veronica Rahim, Director of Campus Partnerships at Purdue University and acclaimed business etiquette expert, this event offers hands-on learning in dining and professional etiquette. With decades of experience as a sought-after presenter, Veronica will share practical techniques and helpful customs to help you confidently navigate any business meal. Don't miss this opportunity to sharpen your etiquette skills and set yourself up for future success! This is also a great opportunity to meet and connect with other ME undergrads and grad students.

Event Timeline:
5:30pm-6:00pm - Mingling with fellow attendees and gathering food
6:00pm-7:30pm - Etiquette dinner presentation hosted by Veronica Rahim

Dinner will be provided to registered attendees. We kindly ask that you come dressed in business casual attire.

Learn about the registration services Conference and Event Services offers as well as tips and tricks to help keep your next registration as seamless as possible! We'll be focusing on items to help you when it comes to planning a conference or symposium as well as registration tips. We will also be covering catering-related items too.

Stop by, hang out, get some work done, or just grab a snack with GSBES and SHPE!

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.

Unlock your potential with the Student Success programming series at the School of Public Health!
Designed for all students (undergraduate through PhD), this engaging series covers essential academic and wellbeing topics tailored to help you flourish inside and outside the classroom. Join us for interactive sessions on time management strategies, understanding group dynamics, recognizing and overcoming burnout, navigating major decisions with discernment, embracing your authentic strengths, and fostering overall well-being. Whether you're looking to boost your academic performance or enhance your personal growth, our workshops provide practical tools, meaningful insights, and a supportive community to help you succeed during your journey at SPH. All students are welcome!

This session is geared towards students who have been working on their Truman Scholarship applications and want more specific details on how to improve their application materials.
If you are preparing your Truman application for the campus nomination process and have any final, lingering questions prior to submission, this session is for you! Join us for tips and tricks on finalizing your application.

The Business Objects Team will be presenting some of the new features in the current version. Below is the list of topics that will be covered.
We are setting up 3 different days and times but the Webinars are the same for each date/time.
Webinar topics
Report Table Alignment Crosshairs
Icons
In Reading Mode you can select which queries to
refresh, Sorting and Ranking, freeze header and
copy content
Main Panel - Show Prompts Tab & Prompt
Grouping
Conditional Hiding Tables-Dynamically hide
table columns
Enhanced Scheduling
Define multiple destinations
Configure retries for failed jobs
Sending email for Successful or failed jobs
Using Web Intelligence Report as a Source
File Destination and use as a data source - Google Drive
Data Mode

Seed-Networking events will take place on November 13 at the Michigan League Hussey Room, 1:30-3 pm and 3:30-5 pm. Space is limited; faculty may only register for one session.
Why attend?
In a fast-paced, friendly format, you’ll have the chance to meet colleagues from outside your field—potential collaborators who approach AI and manufacturing from entirely new angles. From cobots, robots and automation; workforce development and economic impacts; energy needs and sustainability and everything in-between, share your ideas and expertise to inspire new directions.
Imagine an engineer and an ethicist tackling the responsible design of AI-powered assembly lines; a data scientist and materials scientist exploring sustainable manufacturing; a psychologist and a computer scientist working to understand worker adaptation. Whether you have an idea that needs technical expertise, or want to apply your research in new domains, this event is a fun way to forge partnerships for cutting-edge cross-disciplinary research.
What to Expect:
Rotating introductions for quick, constructive connections with up to a dozen U-M colleaguesPrompts to inspire conversationOpportunities to identify shared interests and complementary skillsParticipants who wish to continue their conversations can submit brief applications for $5,000 seed grants that can be used for workshops, student support, hosting, bringing other collaborators to campus, and/or building relationships with external partners.

RIW for all things Yiddish (Studies)

In celebration of National Career Development Day, join the University Career Center and M Housing for an interactive workshop focused on career and professional development. Attendees will receive a free professional headshot and become familiar with the services of the University Career Center. Come hear directly from University Career Center staff on how to navigate Handshake, essential career development platforms, and gain tips on scheduling impactful informational interviews!

Maize and Blue Civics are interactive discussion forums of panelists who are professionals/advocates in a particular policy-related area. There will be a dedicated Q&A session. Free dinner provided! This event's topic will be the state of higher education.
Our featured panelists will include U-M Student Body President, Eric Veal Jr.
More information on our other panelists coming soon!

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.

These Info Sessions will discuss details about the Global Intercultural Experience for Undergraduates (GIEU) program for Sp/Su 2026. It will cover info about the program structure including the pre-departure requirements, academic component, and local site information.

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.

Friday, November 14th, 7:45pm, UMMA Auditorium
We will attend a panel discussion about the UMMA exhibition Future Cache and the theme of Native Futurisms. This lecture celebrates the closing of the exhibition. Post-lecture, we'll head over to Ben & Jerry's for a late-night snack and discussion. I'll get to the auditorium early and save us seats :)

Join us for the 1st Gaa-Bigooshkaaning Round Dance hosted by the Native American Heritage Month Committee and the Native American Student Association (NASA)! This is a time to come together with community, share a feast prepared with Indigenous foods, check out craft vendors, and dance!
All are welcome!!

Learn more about this program