All Sessions

Join us November 2nd through November 6th in celebrating first-generation college students in honor of National First-Generation College Student Day! All week long, we will be putting on events to support and bring visibility to the nearly 5,000 first-generation college students on our campus. For more information about First-Generation Celebration Week events visit the U-Mich First-Gen website here: https://firstgen.umich.edu/first-gen-week/


More events will be included on this list soon!


You can also find First-Generation Celebration Week events by using the FirstGenWeek landing page: https://events.umich.edu/list?filter=tags:Firstgenweek2026

Join the ACUM Technology Committee as we share the recording from this NACADA webinar (originally streamed in August). The presentation will connect Cognitive Load Theory with effective AI usage to help provide advisors with the tools needed to make intentional and informed decisions about how and when to utilize AI in their advising practice.

Attendees are also invited to attend the next ACUM Technology Committee meeting to be held on Thursday, November 12 from 11am - 12pm in order to debrief the information shared during the webinar.

This track manages the '26-27 First-Gen Student Community Events.

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.

Empowerment Self-Defense - (physical workshop) The empowerment self- defense class will explore the culture of violence, and teach concrete but practical effective skills for personal safety and physical self defense in a wide variety of contexts. Participants will be able to: understand how situational awareness can deter or prevent an attack, use verbal skills for assertive communication, evade and set boundaries (verbal & physical), use practical options to make ourselves more comfortable when uncomfortable situations occur, recognize and interrupt unwanted behavior when in social situations, interpersonal/intimate relationships as well as interactions with strangers.

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!

IPE will host a STUDY ABROAD FAIR- for engineering students on Tuesday, November 3 in Pierpont Commons.
Stop by and talk with advisors and students who studied abroad to learn more!
Plus Games & Prizes!
ATtend to Win a $1,000 travel grant

Building your network is something you can be doing proactively throughout graduate school. Additionally, learning from what others have done in their career is a great way to explore areas of interest. Join us to learn how to navigate and develop the basics of your own LinkedIn profile. We will introduce ways to build connections and learn more about opportunities through informational interviews by using LinkedIn and UCAN (University Career Alumni Network). If you do not yet have a LinkedIn account, please create a free account before the session at linkedin.com.

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

Join WISE and UMCU for a workshop on building and maintaining your financial health during college and beyond. Students would learn: How savings and investing differ, savings options (CD, HYSA, Money Market), investing basics, workplace plans (401k) vs IRA ROTH vs Traditional Plans how to choose a financial advisor, and how to determine your risk tolerance and portfolio. Join us to jumpstart your financial health and save for your bright future.

The Office of Graduate of Postdoctoral Studies invites you to join us for a Diwali celebration on November 3rd 4:00pm-6:00pm at 1000 McIntyre on North Campus.

During the event, we will prepare decorations for our homes, enjoy Indian foods, listen and dance to Indian music, and share the aspects of our lives for which we feel thankful. Bright colored clothing is encouraged.

Registration is required in order to attend this event.

Empowerment Self-Defense - (physical workshop) The empowerment self- defense class will explore the culture of violence, and teach concrete but practical effective skills for personal safety and physical self defense in a wide variety of contexts. Participants will be able to: understand how situational awareness can deter or prevent an attack, use verbal skills for assertive communication, evade and set boundaries (verbal & physical), use practical options to make ourselves more comfortable when uncomfortable situations occur, recognize and interrupt unwanted behavior when in social situations, interpersonal/intimate relationships as well as interactions with strangers.

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.

A one-hour workshop for LSA staff to learn how to create and use Gemini Gems.

Join CGIS Advisor Juliana Mesa to learn more about the Spanish 230 and Spanish 232 program offerings abroad.
Spanish 230 in Cusco, PeruSpanish 230 in Granada, SpainSpanish 232 and Intercultural Development in Alicante, Spain
DATES:
Wednesday, November 4, 10:30 - 11:30 am (Info Session) Wednesday, December 2, 4:00 - 5:00 pm (Info Session) Wednesday, December 16, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (Drop-in Group Advising)Wednesday, January 6, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (Drop-in Group Advising)IMPORTANT NOTES
CGIS Spring/Summer 2027 applications opened on October 1, 2026 and will close on January 15, 2027.Check out to M-Compass brochure (see links above) carefully. Each brochure includes multiple tabs: Overview, How to Apply, Academics, Date, Finances, etc. It is your responsibility to read them carefully before applying. For example, you will find details such as the eligibility criteria (e.g., course and grade prerequisite, GPA) and the application requirements (e.g., instructor recommendation questionnaire, valid passport, etc) under the How to Apply tab.

Professional conferences and workshops can play a significant role in building your network, expanding your expertise, and showcasing your skills in graduate school. They can also be daunting and overwhelming, even after having attended a few. In this workshop, we will provide you with the basics of making the most of professional conferences, workshops, and other similar professional events so that you can network without worrying about what to do and how to show up! We will cover the difference between conferences and workshops, specific types of sessions and networking events that can happen as part of a conference, what to do to prepare beforehand, and do’s and don’t’s of attending. 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.

Difficult conversations are an inevitable part of academic advising, but they often come with a heavy emotional toll. Whether delivering disappointing news about academic policies, discussing a student's poor performance, or addressing issues like academic dismissal, these challenging interactions can lead to burnout and emotional exhaustion. In this webinar, we aim to equip academic advisors with practical tools and strategies to navigate these tough conversations while managing their emotional well-being. Utilizing Compassionate Directness, the SPIKES protocol, and BRIGHT advising approach, we address the art of saying "no." At the end the webinar, we aim for participants to have actionable insights, self-reflection tools, and self-care strategies designed to enhance their ability to handle challenging conversations and create a healthier, more effective advising environment.

Located on a residential campus in one of America's great cities, UChicago Law offers a rigorous and interdisciplinary professional education that blends the study of law with the humanities, the social sciences, and the natural sciences. Students, faculty, and staff form a small, tightly knit community devoted to the life of the mind. The UChicago Law admissions team welcomes you to join them for an admissions info session to learn more about UChicago Law School and the application process.

The SEAS Office of Community Impact & Engagement (CIE) and Collective Impact Committee (CIC) invite students, faculty, and staff to participate in a Facilitator Training. This training will help you build the skills and confidence to facilitate thoughtful, dialogue-centered conversations, encourage constructive engagement across differences, and create spaces where members of our community can listen, learn, and connect.
What You’ll GainPractical facilitation skills: Learn strategies for guiding conversations, encouraging participation, and navigating challenging topics and differing perspectives.
Opportunities to get involved: Join a community of facilitators and have the opportunity to co-facilitate SEAS Community Conversations.
Transferable leadership skills: Strengthen your ability to listen actively, communicate across differences, and collaborate with people whose experiences, expertise, or perspectives may differ from your own.
Ongoing learning and connection: Access resources and connect with the CIC community to continue developing your facilitation skills.
What to ExpectFacilitator training includes asynchronous pre-work, two live training sessions, and resources to support continued learning and skill development.
Participation in both live sessions and completion of the associated pre-work are required. When registering, please select and register for both session dates to ensure your participation in the full training.

The Arts Initiative is university-wide, and we believe the arts are for everyone. One of our goals is to make creative experiences accessible across all three University of Michigan campuses and beyond by connecting students, faculty, staff, and community members through meaningful artistic opportunities.
Throughout the year, we support hundreds of free or low-cost events, workshops, performances, exhibitions, artist talks, creative wellness programs, and public art experiences. Whether someone has been making art their entire life or is trying something creative for the very first time, there's a place for them here.
We believe that creativity helps us build community, explore new ideas, reduce stress, and connect with one another in meaningful ways. There's no expectation to be an artist when attending our workshops —just come as you are, stay curious, and enjoy the process.

Teaching English abroad can be a cost-effective way to spend a year (or two!) immersing yourself in another culture after graduation. There are many ways to go about teaching English abroad, so we invite you to join us for a session that will cover topics including things to know about teaching English abroad, opportunities to do so, and how to prepare for the experience while still a student at U-M!
Pizza will be provided!
This event is co-sponsored by the International Center & the English Language Institute (ELI).

In partnership with the Spectrum Center, this is a 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. If you would like to learn more about pronouns ahead of the session you may visit: https://spectrumcenter.umich.edu/education-resources/about-pronouns

A choose-your-own-path, station-based event inspired by recent events and broader conversations about sexual and gender-based misconduct. Explore opportunities to learn, reflect, connect, and take meaningful action to support survivors and prevent sexual misconduct on campus.

We want to make our events accessible to all participants. CART captioning services will be provided for the panel conversation. If you anticipate needing additional accommodations to participate, please email Cherice Chan at chericec@umich.edu.

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

Dow, Inc. is a world-scale producer of innovative and more sustainable materials science solutions. This session is an opportunity to learn more about the roles that mechanical engineers can hold throughout their careers in the process industries and at Dow, and to meet members of the Dow recruiting team.

How do reproductive practices shape religious traditions, and how can the labor of reproduction become a site of feminist intervention?
Join the Institute for Research on Women & Gender for the latest installment of Gender: New Works, New Questions, featuring Gestating Judaism: The Corporeal Technologies of American Jewish Religion by Cara Rock-Singer, assistant professor of Judaic Studies at the University of Michigan.
In Gestating Judaism, Rock-Singer examines how reproductive practices shape the transmission and reinvention of American Judaism. Bringing together religious rituals, such as the mikveh, with contemporary practices like fertility treatments, she challenges conventional distinctions between religion, science, and politics. Through an innovative approach she calls “ethnodrashy,” Rock-Singer explores how Jewish feminists use reproductive labor to engage with questions of theology, identity, and political life.
The event will feature a panel discussion with Rock-Singer, Liz Roberts, professor of anthropology, and Lisa Disch, professor of political science. The conversation will be moderated by IRWG director and professor of women’s and gender studies, Melynda Price.
Drawing on perspectives from religious studies, anthropology, political science, and gender studies, the panel will explore how reproductive bodies become sites of religious meaning, feminist engagement, and cultural change.

Michael Ignatieff, "The Geopolitics of Academic Freedom: The View from the Frontline"
In 2017, Central European University in Budapest became the first free institution in Europe to be targeted by an authoritarian populist regime. Michael Ignatieff was Rector of CEU and led the fight against Victor Orban’s campaign to declare the university illegal and then have it expelled. Orban’s eventual victory—successfully forcing the university to relocate to Vienna—set the pattern for the attacks on ‘woke’ ‘liberal’ institutions in the United States. In a lecture commemorating McCarthy era battles to defend academic freedom, Ignatieff identifies the ideological and geopolitical factors that have made the battle to defend academic freedom a global challenge.

The annual Davis, Markert, Nickerson (DMN) Lecture on Academic and Intellectual Freedom will take place on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:30 pm. The event will support both in-person attendance and a livestream. This lecture is sponsored by the Faculty Senate as a showcase event underscoring the U-M community’s collective interest in academic freedom.

Art, Identity & the Sacred: A Conversation with Semler
Join Religious, Secular & Spiritual Life (RSSL) and Canterbury House for an intimate conversation with Semler exploring the intersections of music, art, sexuality, identity, and spirituality.
Semler is a queer Christian artist whose work engages questions of faith, belonging, doubt, and what it means to make space for all of who we are. Through conversation and a reflective activity, students will have the opportunity to explore their own stories, ask meaningful questions, and consider how creativity can help us navigate spirituality and identity.
This is not a performance, but a small, conversation-centered gathering designed to create space for curiosity, connection, and honest reflection. No particular religious or spiritual identity is required—come exactly as you are.
A community meal will be provided, and space is limited.

This is a monthly in-person event designed to provide insights, advice, and knowledge to you as an emerging academic. Each event features a faculty member discussing topics pertinent to starting an academic career focusing on research. You will get to hear from faculty about their career trajectories and how they navigated their transition from trainee to faculty member. You will also have an opportunity to network with the faculty member as well as other trainees.
Aims and Objectives:
To provide a platform where trainees can learn from faculty experiences and knowledge.To address and discuss pertinent issues and topics relevant to the biomedical/medical field and life sciences.To foster networking and community-building opportunities among trainees and faculty.To promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement, equipping trainees with the necessary skills and information for the faculty profession needed to transition into academia.

Join us for a virtual student panel featuring current Master of Science in Information (MSI) and Master of Health Informatics (MHI) students from the University of Michigan School of Information. This interactive session is a great opportunity to hear firsthand about student experiences, academic life, and insights into the UMSI community. Whether your considering applying or simply want to learn more, come with your questions and connect with our panelists!

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

Join CGIS Advisor Juliana Mesa to learn more about the CGIS Spanish-language programs in Spring/Summer 2027. These program offerings are pre-approved by the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures (RLL). Students can earn 300- and/or 400-level Spanish credits depending on the program.
Please visit the program brochure to learn more about course pre-requisites and other eligibility criteria
CGIS: Advanced Spanish in Alicante, SpainCGIS: Advanced Spanish in Santiago de Compostela, SpainCGIS: Public Health in Santiago, Dominican RepublicCGIS: Spanish in Madrid, Spain
DATES:
Friday, November 6, 4:00 - 5:00 pm (Info Session)Friday, December 4, 4:00 - 5:00 pm (Info Session)Friday, December 18, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (Drop-in Group Advising)Friday, January 8, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (Drop-in Group Advising)

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

Grad students, postdocs, and undergrads all come together with a common interest of building a STEM community. Join us in the WISE space for snacks, new friends, professional development lead by our student mentors, and time for connections in small groups! All are welcome.

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

Join members of the Student Life Human Resources team for informal "office hours" where we will share/review tools to support leaders and managers of USU employees and answer any questions you may have about your role.

This track manages the '26-27 International Student Community Events.

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. 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 for master's students.

Focus: Using AI to support data preparation and quality improvement.
Description:
This session will examine how AI can help researchers think through data cleaning tasks before formal analysis begins. The emphasis will be on using AI as a support tool to identify inconsistencies, plan cleaning workflows, document decisions, and generate reusable code templates, while keeping human review central.
Possible hands-on activities:
Identify common data quality issues in a sample dataset
Draft a cleaning plan for missing values, duplicates, or formatting inconsistencies
Generate starter code for basic cleaning steps in Python
Create a data cleaning log or documentation template
Compare raw and cleaned data examples to assess impact
Reminder:
1. All attendees, please bring a laptop.
2. Sign in at genai.umich.edu to make sure your U-M GPT access is working.

RCRS Workshop B: Acquisition, management, ownership, and sharing of data; Avoiding research misconduct.
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to start time. If you arrive late for any reason, you will not be allowed to attend the workshop.
Bring your Mcard. Your card will be swiped at the end of the session through a card reader to record your attendance. If you don't have your Mcard swiped, you will have to attend another session of this workshop.
If you cannot attend this workshop, please drop your registration and register for another option.

**Please note: Masco Commons, including the kitchen and lounge areas, are for faculty use only.

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 pathway exploration 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. We will also offer a virtual session closer to the transfer student deadline.

Interested in furthering your education in social research and data science? Join the Michigan Program in Survey and Data Science's informational session to learn more about our PhD program in survey and data science. Led by faculty and current students, you will receive an overview of the field, the program, professional opportunities, and community building.
Want to learn more about our PhD program before the info session? Please read about our doctoral program (https://surveydatascience.isr.umich.edu/education/doctoral-program/).
We hope to see you soon!